Austin Peay Men's Basketball Aims to Clinch Outright Regular Season Title

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The Austin Peay men's basketball team is on the verge of clinching the outright regular season championship in the ASUN Conference. With one game remaining against conference rival Central Arkansas and a final matchup against Bellarmine, the Govs have a chance to secure the title and the top seed in the upcoming conference tournament.

Why it matters

Winning the regular season title would be a significant accomplishment for the Austin Peay program, as it would mark their first outright conference championship since 2008. The Govs' success this season has positioned them as a top contender for the ASUN tournament and a potential NCAA Tournament bid.

The details

The Govs currently hold a 15-1 conference record, with their only loss coming on the road against Lipscomb. Central Arkansas, sitting at 13-3 in the ASUN, is the only team that can catch the Govs in the standings. The two teams will face off on Wednesday in Clarksville, with the Govs looking to secure the regular season title with a win. After that, Austin Peay will wrap up the regular season against Bellarmine, a team they previously defeated 90-70.

• The Govs and Bears will meet on Wednesday, February 26, 2026 in Clarksville.
• Austin Peay will play their final regular season game against Bellarmine on Saturday, March 1, 2026.

What’s next

If the Govs defeat Central Arkansas on Wednesday, they will clinch the outright regular season championship and the top seed in the ASUN tournament. If they lose, the regular season title will come down to the final game against Bellarmine.