Austin Peay Softball Faces Central Arkansas in ASUN Series

Governors look to bounce back after last ASUN series loss against North Alabama

Mar. 27, 2026 at 1:49am

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The Austin Peay State University (APSU) softball team prepares to face Central Arkansas in a three-game Atlantic Sun Conference series this weekend. APSU is coming off a 7-2 win over Murray State, led by junior outfielder Brie Howard's two home runs. The Governors will look to improve their 2-4 ASUN record against a Central Arkansas team that sits one game ahead of APSU in the ASUN Gold Division standings.

Why it matters

This ASUN series is an important one for the Governors as they look to climb the conference standings. Central Arkansas currently leads the ASUN in several key statistical categories, making them a formidable opponent. A strong showing against the Bears could provide a boost for APSU as they aim to qualify for the ASUN tournament.

The details

The three-game series begins on Friday at 6:00pm in Conway, Arkansas, followed by games on Saturday and Sunday at 1:00pm. APSU junior outfielder Brie Howard has been a standout performer this season, ranking second all-time in single-season home runs (17) and tied for the most RBIs in a season (52) with current assistant coach Danielle Liermann. Katie Raper has also been a power threat for the Governors, ranking fourth in the ASUN and 38th nationally in home runs.

  • The series begins on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 6:00pm.
  • Game 2 is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm.
  • The series concludes on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 1:00pm.

The players

Brie Howard

A junior outfielder for Austin Peay State University who has hit 17 home runs this season, the second-most in a single season in program history, and has driven in 52 RBIs, tying the single-season school record.

Katie Raper

A player for Austin Peay who has hit 11 home runs this season, ranking fourth in the ASUN and 38th nationally, and has a .761 slugging percentage which is fifth in the conference and second on the team behind Brie Howard.

Central Arkansas

The softball team from the University of Central Arkansas, who currently sit one game ahead of Austin Peay in the ASUN Gold Division standings. Central Arkansas leads the ASUN in several key statistical categories, including doubles, fielding percentage, and triples.

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What’s next

Following the series against Central Arkansas, the Austin Peay softball team will begin a seven-game home stretch, starting with a three-game series against Bellarmine on April 3-4.

The takeaway

This ASUN series against Central Arkansas is an important one for the Austin Peay softball team as they look to climb the conference standings. A strong showing against the Bears, who lead the ASUN in several key statistical categories, could provide a boost for the Governors as they aim to qualify for the ASUN tournament.