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| School Name: | Austin Peay State University |
| Location: | Clarksville, TN |
| Arena: | Dunn Center |
| 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 |