APSU Baseball Heads to Oxford for Midweek Game Against Ole Miss

Governors look to build on recent ASUN success against SEC foe

Mar. 17, 2026 at 3:23am

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The Austin Peay State University (APSU) baseball team will travel to Oxford, Mississippi to face off against Ole Miss in a midweek matchup on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026. The Governors are coming off a successful weekend in ASUN play, while the Rebels look to bounce back after a tough opening SEC series against Texas.

Why it matters

This game provides an opportunity for APSU to test itself against a strong SEC opponent as it prepares for conference play. Ole Miss is a perennial power, making this a chance for the Governors to measure their progress and potentially pull off an upset.

The details

APSU will send redshirt senior Chance Cox to the mound, who has a 0-1 record and 11.40 ERA so far this season. He'll be opposed by Ole Miss junior Owen Kelly, who is 1-0 with a 4.26 ERA. The Rebels are undefeated at home this year, winning all 14 of their games at Swayze Field. APSU is led offensively by graduate Andres Matias, who was named ASUN Player of the Week after a strong performance last weekend.

  • The game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 at 4:00pm CT.
  • APSU is coming off a successful weekend in ASUN play to open conference action.

The players

Chance Cox

Redshirt senior pitcher for APSU who will start the game against Ole Miss.

Owen Kelly

Junior pitcher for Ole Miss who will start against APSU.

Andres Matias

Graduate student and ASUN Player of the Week for APSU, leading the Governors' offense.

Mike Bianco

Head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels, in his 26th season leading the program.

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What they’re saying

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— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The winner of Tuesday's game will look to carry momentum into their upcoming conference series, with APSU facing Bellarmine in ASUN play and Ole Miss hosting Alabama in SEC action.

The takeaway

This midweek matchup provides an opportunity for APSU to test itself against a strong SEC opponent and potentially pull off an upset as it continues to build towards its conference schedule.