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Austin Peay Secures First ASUN Regular Season Title
Men's basketball team defeats Jacksonville to clinch conference championship
Feb. 22, 2026 at 4:24am
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The Austin Peay men's basketball team defeated Jacksonville on Saturday night, securing the ASUN regular season title in the process. This is the first regular season conference championship for the Govs since joining the ASUN, and the first overall since the 2008 season. The Govs can clinch the outright title with a win over Central Arkansas on Wednesday.
Why it matters
Winning the ASUN regular season title is a significant accomplishment for the Austin Peay men's basketball program, as it marks their first conference championship since joining the league. This achievement highlights the team's strong performance throughout the season and their ability to overcome tough conference opponents.
The details
The Govs defeated Jacksonville 65-61 in a close game that saw both teams struggle from the three-point line. Rashaud Marshall led Austin Peay with a game-high 26 points and 7 rebounds. The Govs led by as many as 12 points in the second half, but Jacksonville fought back to tie the game late. Clutch scoring from Collin Parker and Ja'Corey Robinson down the stretch secured the victory for Austin Peay.
- The Govs clinched at least a share of the ASUN regular season title on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
- Austin Peay can clinch the outright ASUN regular season title with a win over Central Arkansas on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.
The players
Rashaud Marshall
A key player for the Austin Peay men's basketball team, scoring a game-high 26 points and grabbing 7 rebounds in the win over Jacksonville.
Collin Parker
Made clutch plays down the stretch to help Austin Peay secure the victory over Jacksonville.
Ja'Corey Robinson
Also made important contributions in the closing minutes to help the Govs hold off Jacksonville.
What they’re saying
“Winning the regular season conference title is a huge accomplishment for our program. The guys have worked hard all year and deserve this achievement.”
— Matt Figger, Head Coach, Austin Peay Men's Basketball
What’s next
The Govs can clinch the outright ASUN regular season title with a win over Central Arkansas on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.
The takeaway
Austin Peay's men's basketball team has proven its dominance in the ASUN conference this season, securing the regular season title for the first time since joining the league. This achievement highlights the program's continued growth and sets them up for a strong postseason run.
