CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University's men's tennis team looks to pick up its first win of the 2026 season against Lipscomb in a Saturday match at the Huston-Marsh-Griffith Tennis Center in Nashville.  

In the fall season, the Governors earned 11 wins in the Brian Coons Fall Tournament, eight wins against Oakland City, one win in the ITA Ohio Valley Regionals, four wins in the Conference Invitational Championship, and two wins at the UTC Steve Baras Invite.  

In the season opener, the Governors fell to the Belmont Bruins 7-0. They look to improve in the upcoming match against the Bisons.  

Historically, Austin Peay has seven wins in its 22 matchups throughout program history, with the largest margin of victory being 6-1. In the 2024-2025 season, the Governors fell 2-5 and are seeking a win in the 2026 year.  

This season, Lipscomb Tennis fell to Middle Tennessee 7-0 and clinched a win over Middle Tennessee 5-2. Lipscomb will be Austin Peay's first Atlantic Sun Conference opponent of the year. 

Up Next  

Austin Peay continues on the road to face Oakland City in Evansville, Indiana. Following their match with the Raiders, the Govs face Drake Feb. 7th.  

Scouting the Bisons 

2025 Record: 11-11 (5-3 ASUN)  

In the 2025 ASUN Championship, the Bisons fell to the North Florida Ospreys 2-4 in the first round.  

2024 Record: 11-12 (5-3 ASUN)  

All-Time Series (since 2004): 15-7, Lipscomb 

Last Meeting: The Bisons defeated the Governors 2-5, March 16th, 2025.  

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