APSU Women's Basketball Falls to Eastern Kentucky on Senior Night

Governors drop final home game of the season 67-54 to the Colonels

Feb. 26, 2026 at 3:04am

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The Austin Peay State University (APSU) women's basketball team dropped its final game of the season at F&M Bank Arena, losing 67-54 to Eastern Kentucky in an Atlantic Sun Conference matchup. The Governors led by as many as eight points in the first half, but the Colonels rallied to tie the game at halftime. Eastern Kentucky took control in the fourth quarter, outscoring APSU 17-7 to secure the victory on the Governors' Senior Night.

Why it matters

This loss ends the home schedule for the APSU women's basketball team, which had been looking to finish the regular season strong on their home court. The Governors are now 15-12 overall and 7-10 in ASUN play, as they prepare to head on the road for their final game of the season against Lipscomb.

The details

APSU and Eastern Kentucky traded baskets early, with the Governors taking a 15-8 lead after a 7-0 run. But the Colonels battled back to tie it at 34-34 by halftime. The third quarter saw the teams exchange leads, with Eastern Kentucky taking a 50-47 advantage into the fourth. The Colonels then pulled away with a 15-2 run to build a 16-point lead and secure the victory.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.
  • APSU led 18-15 at the end of the first quarter.
  • The game was tied 34-34 at halftime.
  • Eastern Kentucky led 50-47 at the end of the third quarter.
  • The Colonels outscored the Governors 17-7 in the fourth quarter.

The players

Liz Freihofer

An APSU player who scored a layup to tie the game at 8-8 in the first quarter.

Kahlani Lindsey

An Eastern Kentucky player who made a free throw to cut the Governors' lead to one point in the first quarter.

Mya Williams

An APSU player who hit a three-pointer to give the Governors an 8-point lead in the second quarter.

Ndukewe

An Eastern Kentucky player who hit a three-pointer to give the Colonels a 26-25 lead in the second quarter.

Kenleigh Woods

An Eastern Kentucky player who made a layup to give the Colonels a 6-point lead in the third quarter.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Austin Peay State University women's basketball team will travel to Lipscomb on Friday for their final regular season game.

The takeaway

This loss ends the home schedule for the APSU women's basketball team, who were looking to finish the regular season strong on their home court. The Governors will now turn their attention to their final game of the season against Lipscomb as they prepare for the postseason.