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Austin Peay Governors Host North Alabama in ASUN Home Opener
Austin Peay State University's softball team will host North Alabama in an upcoming weekend series. The Governors are returning home after a midweek victory against Tennessee Tech.
Austin Peay (18-11, 1-2 ASUN) will host North Alabama at Cathi Maynard Park for a weekend series in their first home series of the Atlantic Sun Conference season. The series begins with a Saturday doubleheader and concludes Sunday. The Governors earned a 9-6 victory against Tennessee Tech on Wednesday. The team has split their last four games following a 1-2 result at Eastern Kentucky last weekend. The Governors lead the ASUN with 47 home runs this season, ranking 11th nationally.
Key Facts
- Austin Peay will play North Alabama at Cathi Maynard Park.
- The series begins with a Saturday doubleheader.
- Brie Howard leads the Governors with 13 home runs, ranking 10th in the NCAA.
- Howard's 13 home runs this season are tied for fourth all-time in a single season for the team.
- Katie Raper is third in the ASUN and 20th nationally with 11 home runs.
- Emilee Baker is second in the conference with 42 hits.
- Sammie Shelander has eight doubles, ranking fourth in the league.
- Alanah Jones leads the Governors with 11 wins.
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Research Sources
- Clarksville, TN Online — APSU Softball Hosts North Alabama in First ASUN Home Series at Cathi Maynard Park - Clarksville Online - Clarksville News, Sports, Events and Information