Evansville, IN. -- Austin Peay State University's women's tennis team looks to continue its win streak in a match against the Belmont Bruins, Feb. 8, at 11:00 a.m. (CT), in Nashville, Tennessee.   

In the season opener, the Governors took the win over Presbyterian, (Jan. 18) but fell to Furman (Jan.19). Against Southern Indiana (Jan. 30) the Govs won, 7-0. The Govs defeated the Missouri Valley Champions Murray State Racers 6-1 in their most recent match, Sunday.  

Historically, Austin Peay is 12-7 against the Bruins in its 19-year match history. The Governors are seeking to start a win streak against the Bruins, with the largest margin of victory being 7-0 in their most recent matchup, Feb. 14, 2025. 

The Governors will be Belmont's fifth opponent in the 2026 season. Previously in the 2024-2025 season, the Racers went 7-15 overall and 5-3 in conference play, and fell to Murray State 2-4 in the Missouri Valley Championship semifinals.  

Up Next   

Austin Peay remains in Nashville to face the Vanderbilt Commodores, Feb. 13. The Commodores are currently 5-0 this season with a win against Northwestern, 6-0.    

Scouting the Bruins 

2026 Record: 0-2 (0-0 MVC)  

2024 Record: 7-15 (5-3 OVC)   

The Bruins fell to Murray State 2-4 in the 2025 MVC semifinals. The Governors recently defeated Murray State 6-1, Sunday.  

All-Time Series (since 2004): 12-7, Austin Peay  

Last Meeting: The Governors defeated the Bruins 7-0, Feb. 14, 2025.   

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