Austin Peay Baseball Drops Series Finale to North Alabama

The Governors fall 15-5 in the final game of the weekend series.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:44am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with sharp planes of color representing the players and field of play.A cubist interpretation of the intense action and competition of the APSU-North Alabama baseball matchup.Clarksville Today

The Austin Peay State University (APSU) baseball team dropped the final game of its weekend series against North Alabama, 15-5, on Sunday at Joe Maynard Field in Clarksville, Tennessee. North Alabama jumped out to an early lead and then scored six runs in the fifth inning to pull away for the victory.

Why it matters

The loss drops APSU's record to 0-3 in the series against North Alabama, a key conference opponent. The Governors will look to bounce back in their next game against in-state rival Tennessee Tech as they continue their quest to make the conference tournament.

The details

North Alabama struck first with a solo home run in the top of the first inning, but APSU answered with a home run from freshman Houston Hebert to tie the game. The Governors then took a 3-1 lead in the third inning on a two-run double by junior Kyler Proctor. However, North Alabama exploded for six runs in the fifth inning to take control of the game. APSU was unable to mount a comeback, as North Alabama added eight more runs over the next three innings to win by the run-rule in eight innings.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 13, 2026.
  • North Alabama scored six runs in the fifth inning.

The players

Houston Hebert

A freshman on the APSU baseball team who hit a home run in the game.

Kyler Proctor

A junior on the APSU baseball team who hit a two-run double in the game.

Ray Velazquez

A redshirt junior on the APSU baseball team who hit a solo home run in the game.

Trevor Conley

A graduate student on the APSU baseball team who had an RBI single in the game.

Dylan Coleman

A player for North Alabama who hit a solo home run in the first inning.

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What they’re saying

“We need to regroup and get ready for our next game against Tennessee Tech. This was a tough loss, but we'll learn from it and come back stronger.”

— Kyler Proctor, Junior, APSU Baseball

What’s next

The Austin Peay State University baseball team will host Tennessee Tech on Tuesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm at Joe Maynard Field.

The takeaway

This loss drops APSU to 0-3 in the series against North Alabama, a key conference opponent. The Governors will need to regroup quickly as they prepare to face in-state rival Tennessee Tech in their next game, looking to bounce back and keep their conference tournament hopes alive.