Austin Peay Women's Basketball Ends Regular Season at Lipscomb

The Governors look to bounce back from a loss to Eastern Kentucky as they face the Bisons in Nashville.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Austin Peay State University (APSU) women's basketball team will travel to Nashville to take on Lipscomb in their final regular season game on Friday, February 27th. The Governors (15-12, 7-10 ASUN) are coming off a 54-67 loss to Eastern Kentucky, while the Bisons (10-18, 6-7 ASUN) most recently defeated Bellarmine 87-42. This will be the 35th all-time meeting between the two teams, with APSU leading the series 23-11.

Why it matters

This game will be the final tune-up for both teams before the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament. APSU is looking to bounce back from their loss to Eastern Kentucky, while Lipscomb is aiming to build momentum heading into the postseason.

The details

In the previous matchup between the two teams on January 17th, Lipscomb defeated APSU 51-45 at F&M Bank Arena. The Governors will need to find a way to slow down the Bisons' offense, which is led by Molly Heard, McKayla Miller, and Hope Counts. On the other end, APSU will look to its balanced attack, led by Anovia Sheals, Lameria Thomas, and Jim'Miyah Branton.

  • The game will tip off at 6:00pm on Friday, February 27th, 2026.
  • The Governors and Bisons last met on January 17th, 2026, with Lipscomb winning 51-45.

The players

Anovia Sheals

The Governors' leading scorer, averaging 14.4 points per game and shooting 42.2% from the field.

Lameria Thomas

Leads the ASUN with 3.7 offensive rebounds per game and is sixth in the conference with 6.7 rebounds per game.

Jim'Miyah Branton

Third in the ASUN with 3.9 assists per game and fourth with a 1.22 assist/turnover ratio.

Molly Heard

Leads the ASUN in field goal percentage, steals, and steals per game.

McKayla Miller

Second in the ASUN in three-pointers made per game and third in three-point percentage.

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What they’re saying

“We must bounce back from our loss to Eastern Kentucky and finish the regular season strong. Lipscomb is a tough opponent, but we're ready for the challenge.”

— Anovia Sheals, APSU Forward (Instagram)

“Our team has been playing with a lot of energy and confidence lately. We're looking forward to hosting Austin Peay and ending the regular season on a high note.”

— Molly Heard, Lipscomb Guard (Twitter)

What’s next

Following the game against Lipscomb, the APSU women's basketball team will head to Jacksonville, Florida, for the first round of the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament on March 3rd.

The takeaway

This matchup between APSU and Lipscomb will be an important final test for both teams before the postseason. The Governors will look to rebound from their recent loss, while the Bisons aim to continue their strong play and build momentum heading into the conference tournament.