Austin Peay State University Beach Volleyball Hosts Final Home Tournament

Governors welcome teams for Austin Peay Classic at Atkins Family Beach Volleyball Facility

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:25pm

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting the motion and energy of a beach volleyball match, with sharp planes of navy, teal, and gold representing the APSU team colors.APSU's beach volleyball team prepares to host their final home tournament of the season, showcasing the sport's dynamic energy through a cubist visual lens.Clarksville Today

The Austin Peay State University (APSU) beach volleyball team is hosting the Austin Peay Classic tournament this Friday and Saturday at their home facility, the Atkins Family Beach Volleyball facility in Clarksville, Tennessee. The Governors will face off against McKendree, Texas A&M-Kingsville, Central Arkansas, and Tennessee Tech over the two-day event.

Why it matters

This is the final home stand for the APSU beach volleyball team before they head to the ASUN Beach Volleyball Championship tournament later this month. The Governors will look to build momentum and confidence on their home courts against a mix of conference and non-conference opponents.

The details

On Friday, APSU opens the tournament with matches against McKendree at 12:00pm and Texas A&M-Kingsville at 4:00pm. On Saturday, the Governors face off against Atlantic Sun foe Central Arkansas at 12:00pm, followed by a 4:00pm match against Tennessee Tech, a team they have already defeated once this season.

  • The Austin Peay Classic takes place this Friday, April 4, 2026 and Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • The APSU beach volleyball team then closes the regular season by hosting the Austin Peay Invite on April 10-11, 2026.
  • The ASUN Beach Volleyball Championship tournament is scheduled for April 22-24, 2026 in Huntsville, Alabama.

The players

Austin Peay State University (APSU)

The NCAA Division I athletic program located in Clarksville, Tennessee, which fields a beach volleyball team that is hosting this weekend's tournament.

McKendree

A beach volleyball team with a 5-6 record that is entering the tournament on a five-match winning streak.

Texas A&M-Kingsville

A beach volleyball team with a 15-4 record and winners of their last three matches.

Central Arkansas

An Atlantic Sun Conference beach volleyball team with a 15-2 record and winners of their last two matches.

Tennessee Tech

A beach volleyball team with a 2-17 record and losers of their last 10 matches, but previously defeated by APSU this season.

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What’s next

The Austin Peay Invite, the final regular season tournament for the Governors, will take place on April 10-11, 2026. After that, APSU will compete in the ASUN Beach Volleyball Championship tournament on April 22-24, 2026 in Huntsville, Alabama.

The takeaway

This final home tournament is a crucial opportunity for the APSU beach volleyball team to build momentum and confidence heading into the ASUN Championship tournament. The Governors will face a mix of conference and non-conference opponents, providing a good test before the postseason.