Austin Peay Beach Volleyball Splits Opening Day at Tournament

The Governors reverse-swept Morehead State but fell to Eastern Kentucky in the Grand Sands Tournament

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Austin Peay State University beach volleyball team opened its season by splitting two games on Friday at the Grand Sands Tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Governors reverse-swept Morehead State 3-2 in the first match, but then lost 5-0 to Eastern Kentucky in the second match.

Why it matters

This was the season opener for the Austin Peay beach volleyball team, which is looking to build on its success from last season. The split results show the team has room for improvement but also the potential to compete at a high level this year.

The details

In the first match, Austin Peay lost the first two waves before storming back to reverse-sweep Morehead State 3-2. The pairing of transfers A and B led the Governors' comeback. However, in the second match, Austin Peay was swept 5-0 by Eastern Kentucky.

  • The tournament took place on Friday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Austin Peay State University (APSU)

The public university's beach volleyball team, which is competing in the Grand Sands Tournament to open its 2026 season.

Morehead State

The opposing team that Austin Peay reverse-swept 3-2 in the first match.

Eastern Kentucky

The opposing team that defeated Austin Peay 5-0 in the second match.

A and B

The transfer players whose pairing led Austin Peay's comeback against Morehead State.

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The takeaway

Austin Peay's beach volleyball team showed both its potential and areas for improvement in the season-opening tournament. The reverse sweep of Morehead State demonstrated the team's ability to rally, but the lopsided loss to Eastern Kentucky indicates there is still work to be done as the Governors look to build on last season's success.