Austin Peay State University Softball Secures 11-7 Victory Against West Georgia

Early offensive surge powers the Governors to win

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Led by a six-run first inning, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) softball team earned an 11-7 win against West Georgia on Sunday at University Field in Carrollton, Georgia. APSU burst onto the scene with a six-run top of the first, but West Georgia responded with three runs in both the bottom of the first and second innings to tie the game. The Governors then pulled away late with key hits from Makenzie Woodall, Maggie Daughrity, and Katie Raper to secure the victory.

Why it matters

This win improves APSU's record to 3-2 on the season and showcases the team's offensive firepower, which will be important as they continue their non-conference schedule before starting conference play. The game also highlights the competitiveness of the matchup between the two programs.

The details

APSU opened the game with a six-run first inning, highlighted by a three-run home run from Brie Howard and a two-run shot from Kiley Hinton. West Georgia fought back to tie the game in the fifth inning, but the Governors pulled away late with RBI hits from Woodall, Daughrity, and Raper to secure the 11-7 victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 9, 2026.
  • APSU scored six runs in the top of the first inning.

The players

Emilee Baker

An APSU player who opened the game with a single.

Brie Howard

The APSU junior outfielder who hit a three-run home run in the first inning.

Kiley Hinton

The APSU player who hit a two-run home run in the first inning.

Makenzie Woodall

The APSU junior catcher who had a two-RBI single in the sixth inning.

Katie Raper

The APSU player who hit a solo home run in the fourth inning and drove in an additional run in the seventh.

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What they’re saying

“Early Offensive Surge Powers Austin Peay State University Softball Past West Georgia.”

— Alex Allard, APSU Sports Information (clarksvilleonline.com)

What’s next

The Austin Peay State University softball team will next compete in the Carl Vincent Insurance Invitational in Lake Charles, Louisiana from February 13-15, where they will face McNeese State, Lamar, and Illinois-Chicago.

The takeaway

APSU's softball team showcased its offensive firepower with a dominant six-run first inning, but had to hold off a resilient West Georgia squad to secure the 11-7 victory. This win demonstrates the team's ability to respond to adversity and should provide momentum as they continue their non-conference schedule.