Austin Peay Women's Golf in Second After Strong Opening Day

Govs shoot 292-287 to trail leader Murray State by 13 strokes at Jan Weaver Invitational

Apr. 12, 2026 at 12:37am

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The Austin Peay State University (APSU) women's golf team sits in second place after a first round 292 and a second round 287 on the opening day of the Jan Weaver Invitational at Miller Memorial Golf Course in Murray, Kentucky. APSU is 13 strokes behind leader Murray State and 16 strokes ahead of third-place Lindenwood.

Why it matters

This early season tournament is an important tune-up for the APSU women's golf team as they prepare for the Ohio Valley Conference championships later in the spring. A strong showing here could build momentum and confidence for the Governors heading into the postseason.

The details

Freshman Jordin Cowing leads APSU, sitting in a tie for second place after rounds of 71 and 72. Jillian Breedlove is one stroke back in a tie for seventh. Ella Arnzen is in a tie for tenth, while Abby Hirtzel, Abby Jimenez, and Katie Roberts are tied for 12th. Makenna Cox and Autumn Spencer are tied for 26th.

  • The tournament began on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
  • The final round will be played on Sunday, April 12, 2026, starting at 9:00am.

The players

Jordin Cowing

A freshman on the APSU women's golf team who is tied for second place after the first two rounds.

Jillian Breedlove

An APSU women's golfer who is in a tie for seventh place after the opening day.

Ella Arnzen

An APSU women's golfer who is in a tie for tenth place after the first two rounds.

Abby Hirtzel

An APSU women's golfer who is tied for 12th place after the opening day.

Murray State

The leader after the first two rounds of the Jan Weaver Invitational.

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What’s next

The final round of the Jan Weaver Invitational will be played on Sunday, April 12, 2026, starting at 9:00am. Austin Peay State University will be paired with Lindenwood for the final round.

The takeaway

The APSU women's golf team has put themselves in a strong position to contend for the Jan Weaver Invitational title after the opening two rounds. If they can maintain their solid play in the final round, they have a chance to capture the tournament championship and build momentum heading into the postseason.