Austin Peay State University Men's Basketball Cruises to 90–70 Home Win over Bellarmine

Zyree Collins sets freshman assist record as Collin Parker extends 20-point game streak

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Austin Peay State University (APSU) basketball team earned a 90-70 Atlantic Sun Conference win against Bellarmine on Saturday at F&M Bank Arena. Zyree Collins set the freshman assist record with 14, while Collin Parker became the first Governor in the digital record-keeping era with six-straight 20-point games.

Why it matters

This win keeps APSU in first place in the ASUN conference standings and extends their winning streak to eight games, which is tied for the 12th-longest in program history. The team's strong shooting and balanced scoring effort also highlight their impressive play this season.

The details

In addition to his freshman-record 14 assists, Collins also scored 16 points for his first-career double-double. Parker again eclipsed the 20-point mark, becoming the first Governor since at least 2000 to accomplish such a feat in six-straight games. As a team, APSU shot over 50% from the field and 3-point range, continuing their hot shooting over the last four games.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • Collins' 14 assists are the most by a freshman in the ASUN this season, and the second most altogether.

The players

Zyree Collins

A freshman guard who set the APSU record for assists in a game by a freshman with 14, and also scored 16 points for his first career double-double.

Collin Parker

A Governor player who became the first in the digital record-keeping era to score 20-plus points in six-straight games.

Austin Peay State University (APSU)

The home team that earned the 90-70 win over Bellarmine, improving to 19-6 on the season and 13-1 in ASUN Conference play.

Bellarmine

The visiting team that lost to APSU, falling to 11-15 overall and 6-8 in ASUN play.

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What’s next

The Austin Peay State University men's basketball team heads to Jacksonville, Florida for a pair of games against North Florida and Jacksonville next week.

The takeaway

APSU's balanced scoring effort, led by the record-setting performances of Zyree Collins and Collin Parker, showcases the team's depth and ability to win convincingly at home. Their strong shooting and conference-leading record make them a team to watch as the ASUN tournament approaches.