CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University’s volleyball team heads to Nashville for a match against Tennessee State at Kean Hall on Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Currently, Austin Peay holds a record of 1-10. Their latest games were at the Alyssa Cavanaugh Classic in Western Kentucky, where they faced Bradley and WKU. Notably, Reagan Anderson stood out and made the All-Tournament team with 29 digs over both matches.
Tennessee State shares a similar record of 1-10 and recently played in their Tiger Invitational, where they lost to Indiana State, Idaho, and Chattanooga.
Historically, the Governors have a significant advantage over the Tigers, leading their all-time series 57-10 since they began competing in 1986. The last encounter ended with a 3-0 victory for Austin Peay on October 16, 2021.
After this upcoming game, the Governors will dive into Atlantic Sun Conference play, starting on September 26 with a match against North Alabama, also at 6 p.m.
MATCH POINTS
- Austin Peay ranks third in the Atlantic Sun Conference for average aces per set, with 1.84 and a total of 81 aces this season.
- Reagan Anderson is performing impressively, sitting third in the conference with an average of 4.09 digs per set, totaling 180 digs so far.
- She also leads the team in digs, while contributing 37 assists.
- Taly Cloyd has made an impact with 96 kills this season and ranks fourth on the team with 21 blocks.
- Gianna Tagoa’i stands out with 183 assists and 16 aces, showcasing her role as a key playmaker.
- Nya Brown and Dayan Malavé each lead the team in blocks with 31.
To keep up with coach Amstutz’s first season, fans can follow the volleyball team on social media platforms like X and Instagram (@GovsVolleyball) or visit LetsGoPeay.com for more updates.
In recent trends, many fans have taken to social media to express their support during this challenging season. While the Govs face struggles, the community remains optimistic about upcoming games and their potential for growth.
With only a few matches played, there’s still time for the Governors to turn their season around. They are aiming to leverage their historical advantage over Tennessee State and build momentum as they approach conference play.
