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Austin Peay Governors
APSU Governors
School Name: Austin Peay State University
Location: Clarksville, TN
Arena: F&M Bank Arena
Capacity: 7,257
Conference: ASUN
Head coach: Nate James

The Austin Peay Governors men's basketball team represents Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. The school's team currently competes in the ASUN Conference, having joined that league in 2022 after 60 years in the Ohio Valley Conference. The team's most recent appearance in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament was in 2016. The Governors are currently coached by Nate James.

Historically, Peay used the "Governors" nickname exclusively for men's teams, with women using "Lady Govs". Women's teams adopted "Governors" in 2015–16.

NCAA Tournament Results[]

The Governors have appeared in seven NCAA Tournaments. Their combined record is 2–8.

Year Round Opponent Result/Score
1973 First Round
Sweet Sixteen
Regional Third Place Game
Jacksonville
Kentucky
Marquette
W 77–75
L 106–100 OT
L 88–73
1974 First Round Notre Dame L 108–66
1987 First Round
Second Round
Illinois
Providence
W 68–67
L 90–87 OT
1996 First Round Georgia Tech L 90–79
2003 First Round Louisville L 86–64
2008 First Round Texas L 74–54
2016 First Round Kansas L 105–79

NIT Results[]

The Governors have appeared in two National Invitation Tournaments. Their combined record is 1–2.

Year Round Opponent Result/Score
2004 Opening Round
First Round
Belmont
George Mason
W 66–60
L 106–100
2007 First Round Air Force L 75–51

CBI Results[]

The Governors have appeared in one College Basketball Invitational. Their combined record is 0–1.

Year Round Opponent Result/Score
2011 First Round Boise State L 83–80

CIT Results[]

The Governors have appeared in two CollegeInsider.com Tournaments. Their combined record is 1–2.

Year Round Opponent Result/Score
2009 First Round Bradley L 81–74
2018 First Round
Second Round
Louisiana–Monroe
UIC
W 80–66
L 83–81

Conference membership history[]

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