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APSU Men's Basketball Faces Eastern Kentucky in Longstanding Rivalry Showdown
The Governors look to extend their lead atop the ASUN Conference standings with a road win against the Colonels.
Jan. 27, 2026 at 6:23pm
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The Austin Peay State University (APSU) basketball team faces Eastern Kentucky for the 124th time in the rivalry's 62-year history on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 at 6:00pm CT in Richmond, Kentucky. APSU (13-6, 7-1 ASUN) is currently tied atop the Atlantic Sun Conference standings and is coming off a 2-0 week at home, while Eastern Kentucky (7-14, 3-5 ASUN) sits in a five-way tie for fifth in the league standings.
Why it matters
This matchup between the longtime rivals is crucial as APSU looks to solidify its position atop the ASUN standings. The Governors have won three of the last four meetings against the Colonels, but EKU has had success at home, winning 33 of the 56 all-time meetings in Richmond.
The details
APSU has three players in the top 20 in the ASUN in scoring, led by Collin Parker, Zyree Collins, and Rashaud Marshall. Collins leads all ASUN freshmen in scoring and ranks 10th nationally with 2.42 steals per game. Marshall leads the ASUN and ranks 10th nationally with a 64.0 field-goal percentage. As a team, the Governors lead the ASUN and rank third in Division I with 11.1 steals per game.
- The 124th meeting between APSU and Eastern Kentucky will take place on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 at 6:00pm CT.
- APSU is currently tied atop the ASUN standings, while EKU sits in a five-way tie for fifth in the league.
The players
Collin Parker
An APSU player who is averaging 14.5 points per game, which ranks eighth in the ASUN.
Zyree Collins
An APSU freshman who leads all ASUN freshmen in scoring and ranks 10th nationally with 2.42 steals per game.
Rashaud Marshall
An APSU player who leads the ASUN and ranks 10th nationally with a 64.0 field-goal percentage.
What’s next
With a win, Austin Peay State University would tie for its best start through 20 games since the 1976-77 season.
The takeaway
This matchup between two longtime rivals in the ASUN Conference is crucial as APSU looks to solidify its position atop the standings. The Governors have the statistical edge, but Eastern Kentucky has had success at home in this series, making for an intriguing conference clash.
