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Austin Peay Women's Basketball Enters Conference Tournament on High Note
Govs defeat Lipscomb in regular season finale after loss to Eastern Kentucky
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The Austin Peay women's basketball team is entering the ASUN conference tournament on a high note after defeating Lipscomb 48-43 in their regular season finale. The Govs earned the No. 8 seed and will face No. 9 seed Lipscomb in the first round on Tuesday, March 3 in Jacksonville, FL. If they win, they will face top-seeded Eastern Kentucky in the quarterfinals. Austin Peay split the season series with Lipscomb and lost both matchups with Eastern Kentucky during the regular season.
Why it matters
The Govs are looking to make their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2010 by winning the ASUN conference tournament. Their win over Lipscomb to end the regular season gives them some positive momentum heading into the postseason.
The details
The Govs lost to Eastern Kentucky 67-54 in their final home game of the season, but bounced back with a 48-43 victory over Lipscomb on the road to wrap up the regular season. Jade Rucker scored 18 points off the bench to lead Austin Peay to the win over the Bisons.
- The Govs lost to Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
- Austin Peay defeated Lipscomb on Friday, February 27, 2026.
- The ASUN conference tournament first round matchup between No. 8 seed Austin Peay and No. 9 seed Lipscomb will take place on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Jacksonville, FL.
The players
Jade Rucker
Scored 18 points off the bench to lead Austin Peay to the win over Lipscomb.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels
The first place team in the ASUN conference who defeated Austin Peay 67-54 in their regular season matchup.
Lipscomb Bisons
The No. 9 seed in the ASUN conference tournament who Austin Peay will face in the first round after splitting the regular season series.
What’s next
If Austin Peay defeats Lipscomb in the first round of the ASUN conference tournament, they will face top-seeded Eastern Kentucky in the quarterfinals.
The takeaway
The Austin Peay women's basketball team enters the ASUN conference tournament with some positive momentum after defeating Lipscomb in their regular season finale. The Govs are looking to make their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2010 by winning the conference tournament.
