Austin Peay Outlasts Queens, Improves to 12-1 in ASUN Play

Collin Parker's season-high 39 points lead the Governors to a key conference road win.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

The Austin Peay men's basketball team defeated Queens 92-87 on the road in a crucial ASUN conference matchup. Star big man Collin Parker had a season-best performance, scoring 39 points and adding 9 rebounds. Fellow forward Rashaud Marshall also had a big game with 21 points. The win moves Austin Peay to 18-6 overall and 12-1 in ASUN play, giving them a three-game lead over Queens in the conference standings.

Why it matters

This was a key conference game with major implications for the ASUN regular season title race. Austin Peay was able to maintain their lead atop the standings with the road win over a tough Queens team, putting them in a strong position to clinch the division title and secure a high seed in the upcoming ASUN tournament.

The details

Austin Peay jumped out to an early lead, going up by as many as 12 points in the first half. However, Queens battled back to make it a close game throughout. The Governors were able to regain the lead after Queens went on a 10-0 run to start the second half, and they held on down the stretch thanks to clutch free throw shooting from Parker, Tate McCubbin, and Ja'Corey Robinson. Parker's 39 points were a season-high, and he also grabbed 9 rebounds.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Collin Parker

The star big man for Austin Peay, who scored a season-high 39 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in the win.

Rashaud Marshall

An Austin Peay forward who scored 21 points, just three shy of his season-high.

Zyree Collins

The Governors' star point guard, who fouled out late in the game but his team was still able to hold on for the victory.

Travis Torain

An Austin Peay player who had a key dunk that helped the Governors retake the lead in the second half.

Anton Brookshire

An Austin Peay player who picked up 3 fouls in the first half, contributing to the foul trouble for both teams.

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What’s next

The Governors will return home to Clarksville and prepare to take on the Bellarmine Knights on Saturday.

The takeaway

Austin Peay's ability to grind out a tough road win against a conference rival like Queens demonstrates their resilience and puts them in a strong position to clinch the ASUN regular season title and secure a high seed in the upcoming tournament.