Austin Peay State University's softball team is set to face North Alabama in a key Atlantic Sun Conference series this weekend, with doubleheaders starting Saturday at 1 p.m. The Governors, sporting a 26-18 record and 8-7 ASUN mark, are looking to bounce back after a recent loss to UT Martin, having previously won their series against Lipscomb. Austin Peay is a strong offensive team, leading the ASUN with 64 home runs this season, including standout performances from junior Brie Howard, who has tied the program record with 18 homers.

By the Numbers
  • Austin Peay leads the ASUN with 64 home runs (20th nationally).
  • Brie Howard has 18 home runs, ranking second in the ASUN and 14th nationally.
  • Alanah Jones has 15 wins, which ranks second in the ASUN.
State of Play
  • N. Alabama currently ranks third in the ASUN with a 10-5 conference record, just above Austin Peay.
  • Austin Peay previously won an early matchup against North Alabama 8-0 but lost the subsequent two games.
What's Next

After this series, the Governors will return home to face Lipscomb next weekend in Nashville, crucial for their conference standing as they approach the season's end.

Bottom Line

The upcoming series against North Alabama is critical for Austin Peay's playoff ambitions, emphasizing the need for strong offensive and pitching performances to secure victories and improve their ASUN position.