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Austin Peay women's basketball advances to conference tournament championship game
The #8 seeded Governors defeated #4 seeded Stetson to reach the ASUN tournament final
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The Austin Peay women's basketball team stunned Stetson on Saturday, winning 68-52 in the ASUN conference tournament semifinals. The massive win means the Governors will advance to the ASUN conference tournament championship game for the first time in program history, where they will face the #2 seeded Jacksonville Dolphins on Monday.
Why it matters
This is a historic accomplishment for the Austin Peay women's basketball team, who were the #8 seed entering the tournament. Reaching the championship game secures their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2010 with a win on Monday.
The details
The Governors got off to a hot start and never looked back, leading 38-35 at halftime. They then went on an 18-1 run to start the fourth quarter, led by Mya Williams hitting four straight three-pointers. The Governors' strong defense forced 15 Stetson turnovers and held the Hatters to just 5-22 from three-point range.
- The semifinal game was played on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
- The championship game is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026.
The players
Austin Peay Governors
The #8 seeded women's basketball team at Austin Peay University that stunned #4 seeded Stetson to advance to the ASUN conference tournament championship game.
Jade Rucker
A player for the Austin Peay Governors who made three three-pointers in the semifinal win over Stetson.
Kyra Perkins
A player for the Austin Peay Governors who made at least three three-pointers in the semifinal win over Stetson.
Mya Williams
A player for the Austin Peay Governors who hit four straight three-pointers during an 18-1 run in the fourth quarter to help defeat Stetson.
Jacksonville Dolphins
The #2 seeded team that the Austin Peay Governors will face in the ASUN conference tournament championship game.
What’s next
With a win, the Govs will secure their first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2010 and their eighth all-time appearance. If the men's team is able to win on Saturday, the Govs will have both teams in the championship round.
The takeaway
The Austin Peay women's basketball team has made history by advancing to the ASUN conference tournament championship game for the first time. This Cinderella run by the #8 seed shows the team's resilience and ability to pull off big upsets, setting up an exciting championship matchup against the #2 seed Jacksonville Dolphins.
