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APSU Softball Splits Twinbill with North Alabama
Govs earn walk-off win in Game 1, drop Game 2 decision
Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:22am
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The Austin Peay State University (APSU) softball team split a doubleheader with North Alabama on Saturday, winning the first game 8-0 in five innings before dropping the second game 5-0.
Why it matters
The split keeps APSU in contention in the Atlantic Sun Conference standings, as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
The details
In the first game, APSU pitcher Alanah Jones tossed a one-hit shutout, and Brie Howard hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning to end the game early via the run rule. However, the Govs were unable to carry that momentum into Game 2, as they were blanked 5-0 by North Alabama.
- The doubleheader took place on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
- Game 1 was a five-inning, 8-0 win for APSU.
- Game 2 resulted in a 5-0 loss for the Govs.
The players
Brie Howard
An APSU softball player who hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning of Game 1.
Alanah Jones
The APSU pitcher who tossed a one-hit shutout in the first game of the doubleheader.
Cameron Grayson
The APSU pitcher who entered in relief in Game 2, going 3.0 innings and allowing four runs.
What’s next
The Govs will look to build on their Game 1 win as they continue Atlantic Sun Conference play.
The takeaway
APSU's softball team showed their ability to bounce back from a tough loss, earning a decisive victory in the first game of the doubleheader before falling short in the second game. The Govs will need to maintain that resilience as they push for a strong finish to the regular season.
