CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University's women's tennis team looks to (continue its win streak/take a win this weekend) in a match against the Murray State Racers, Feb. 1, in Evansville, Indiana.  

In the fall season, the Governors earned 19 total wins, with eight in the Brian Coons Fall Tournament, five in the Georgia Southern Fall Shootout, and six in the ITA Ohio Valley Regionals. 

In the season opener, the Governors took the win over Presbyterian but fell to Furman. Against Southern Indiana, the Govs won, 7-0, Friday.   

Historically, Austin Peay is 9-16 against the Racers in its 25-year match up history, with the largest margin of victory being 6-1. In the 2021 season, the Governors beat Murray State 4-3 and are seeking to win against the Racers after a three-season losing streak.  

The Governors will be Murray State's third opponent in the 2026 season. Previously in the 2024-2025 season, the Racers went 16-7 overall and 8-0 in conference play and were back-to-back Missouri Valley Conference Champions.  

Up Next  

Austin Peay remains in Evansville to face the Belmont Bruins, Feb. 8. The Bruins are currently 0-1 this season with a loss against Vanderbilt, 0-7.   

Scouting the Racers 

2025 Record: 16-7 (8-0 MVC) 

In the 2025 MVC Championship, the Racers fell to UIC 4-0 in the second round.  

2024 Record: 17-6 (8-0 OVC)  

In 2024, the Racers were MVC Champions and lost to Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament 0-4. 

All-Time Series (since 2004): 9-16, Murray State 

Last Meeting: The Racers defeated the Governors 7-0, Jan. 31, 2025.  

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