Govs Host Knights for Penultimate Home Game of 2025-26 Campaign

Austin Peay State University's basketball team hosts Bellarmine in a 4:30 p.m., Saturday contest on Gary Mathews Court at F&M Bank Arena.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Austin Peay State University's basketball team hosts Bellarmine in a 4:30 p.m., Saturday contest on Gary Mathews Court at F&M Bank Arena. The Governors are coming off a 95-87 win at Queens, Wednesday, in which graduate forward Collin Parker netted 39 points. Austin Peay (18-6, 12-1 ASUN) still is atop the ASUN standings, one game above Central Arkansas. Bellarmine (11-14, 6-7 ASUN) is currently tied at fifth in the conference standings.

Why it matters

This game is crucial for both teams as they jockey for position in the ASUN standings with just three weeks remaining in the regular season. Austin Peay is looking to maintain its lead atop the conference, while Bellarmine is fighting to improve its seeding for the ASUN Tournament.

The details

The Governors are led by graduate forward Collin Parker, who is averaging 30.2 points and 7.6 rebounds per game over his last five contests. Freshman Zyree Collins is the top-scoring freshman in the ASUN this season, while Rashaud Marshall is shooting 73.5% from the floor in league play. Bellarmine is coming off a loss to Central Arkansas and is currently tied for fifth in the ASUN standings.

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  • The Governors' contest against the Knights is the second half of a doubleheader, with the women's basketball team hosting West Georgia at 2 p.m.

The players

Collin Parker

A graduate forward for Austin Peay who is averaging 30.2 points and 7.6 rebounds per game over his last five contests.

Zyree Collins

A freshman for Austin Peay who is the top-scoring freshman in the ASUN this season and ranks 39th nationally among Division I freshmen.

Rashaud Marshall

A player for Austin Peay who is shooting 73.5% from the floor in ASUN play and ranks sixth nationally in field-goal percentage on the season.

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What they’re saying

“39 points are the most by a Gov since Terry Taylor scored 42 against Morehead State in Feb. 2019.”

— Collin Parker, Graduate forward (letsgopeay.com)

“Marshall leads the Govs and ranks sixth nationally with a 65.6 field-goal percentage this season, with the Blytheville, Arkansas native shooting at a 73.5% clip during league play.”

— Rashaud Marshall (letsgopeay.com)

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