Austin Peay State University鈥檚 women鈥檚 basketball team is set to host UTRGV for the first round of the Women's National Invitational Tournament on Thursday at 6 p.m. This marks Austin Peay's inaugural appearance in the WNIT and their first postseason tournament since 2022. After finishing the ASUN regular season in eighth place, the team made a remarkable run, defeating the number-one seed Eastern Kentucky and claiming victory over Stetson to reach the championship game, where they fell to Jacksonville. UTRGV enters the matchup with a solid 20-13 record, having recently lost to McNeese in the Southland Conference tournament. A win for Austin Peay could lead to a second-round matchup against Illinois State.

By the Numbers
  • Austin Peay boasts a record of 19-13, with an 8-10 record in ASUN play.
  • UTRGV has a season record of 20-13, finishing with a 16-6 mark in the Southland Conference.
State of Play
  • Austin Peay is coming off a strong showing, winning their last two games in the ASUN Tournament.
  • UTRGV's last game resulted in a semifinal loss in the Southland Conference tournament against McNeese.
What's Next

If Austin Peay secures a victory over UTRGV, they will advance to face Illinois State in the second round of the WNIT, scheduled for March 22-24.

Bottom Line

Austin Peay's historic entry into the WNIT underscores the growth of their women's basketball program, and a win against UTRGV is crucial for building momentum and confidence as they pursue further success in the tournament.