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The Student News Site of Austin Peay State University

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Construction of F&M Bank Arena. ZOE MILLS | THE ALL STATE

How F&M Bank Arena will impact Austin Peay athletics

Blaine Kellar
November 29, 2021
Brothers DJ (left) and Micah (right) Peavy will play against one another on Monday, Nov. 29. | PHOTOS COURTESY OF APSU AND TCU ATHLETICS

‘Rooting for Peavys’: Brothers DJ, Micah match up at TCU

Blaine Kellar
November 23, 2021
Drae McCray (10) had 237 yards in a 48-20 win over Tennessee Tech. CARDER HENRY | APSU ATHLETICS

McCray’s big day completes winning season for APSU football

Blaine Kellar
November 20, 2021
Baniko Harley had a season-high 148 receiving yards against Tennessee State on Nov. 13. JENNIFER LINDAHL | THE ALL STATE

Austin Peay gets redemption at Tennessee State

Blaine Kellar
November 14, 2021
New legislation will prohibit Austin Peay from requiring masks on campus. | THE ALL STATE ARCHIVES

New legislation lifts mask mandate on campus

Blaine Kellar
November 12, 2021
Tariq Silver scored 20 points in the season opener against UT Southern. | APSU ATHLETICS

Tariq Silver secures first coaching win for Nate James

Blaine Kellar
November 10, 2021
Brooke Moore set the all-time kills record at APSU on Sunday, Nov. 7. ROBERT SMITH | APSU ATHLETICS

Brooke Moore becomes all-time kills leader at Austin Peay

Blaine Kellar
November 7, 2021
Cameron Copeland put up 18 points in a 92-63 exhibition win. ROBERT SMITH | APSU ATHLETICS

Scoring options emerge in basketball exhibitions

Blaine Kellar
November 4, 2021
Koby Perry returned a 75-yard pick-six in a 17-16 loss at UT Martin. ERIC ELLIOT | APSU ATHLETICS

Defensive effort, last-second kick not enough at UT Martin

Blaine Kellar
October 30, 2021
Naomi Kolarova has stepped down from her position as head coach. CARDER HENRY | APSU ATHLETICS

Naomi Kolarova resigns from APSU women’s soccer

Blaine Kellar
October 26, 2021
Sheldon Layman in the open field against Mu**ay State. CARTER MANSFIELD | THE ALL STATE

New quarterback leads Austin Peay past Mu**ay State

Blaine Kellar
October 23, 2021
Brittany Young and Nate James are in their first year as head coach. ERIC ELLIOT | APSU ATHLETICS

First-year basketball coaches trying to define success at Austin Peay

Blaine Kellar
October 21, 2021
Jaida Clark (10) rises up for a ball against Mu**ay State. ROBERT SMITH | APSU ATHLETICS

Austin Peay stays hot in five-set thriller over Mu**ay State

Blaine Kellar
October 13, 2021
A campus police vehicle patrols Austin Peay. | THE ALL STATE

Austin Peay Clery Report shows sex-related offenses on the rise

Blaine Kellar
October 13, 2021
Brian Snead (4) carries the ball against Southeast Missouri. ZOË MILLS | THE ALL STATE

Execution issues cost APSU in third straight loss

Blaine Kellar
October 9, 2021
Mikayla Powell taps the ball over against Morehead State. ROBERT SMITH | APSU ATHLETICS

Reigning NJCAA Player of the Year Mikayla Powell boosting APSU volleyball

Blaine Kellar
October 3, 2021
Head baseball coach Travis Janssen speaks after the ASUN press conference. CARDER HENRY | APSU ATHLETICS

APSU coaches eager for ASUN competition

Blaine Kellar
September 21, 2021
Draylen Ellis celebrates during Saturday's 59-35 win over Morehead State. JENNIFER LINDAHL | THE ALL STATE

Ellis sets personal best in bounce back win over Morehead State

Blaine Kellar
September 18, 2021
Austin Peay's football team hoists the 2019 Ohio Valley Conference football championship. | THE ALL STATE ARCHIVES

Austin Peay announces move to ASUN Conference

Blaine Kellar
September 16, 2021
Ahmaad Tanner carries the ball against Morehead State in 2017. | THE ALL STATE ARCHIVES

‘This is college football’: Austin Peay grad students to relive historical first win

Blaine Kellar
September 14, 2021
Drae McCray fends off an Ole Miss defender in Oxford, Miss. on Sept. 11, 2021. CARDER HENRY | APSU ATHLETICS

Plenty of positives in 54-17 loss at Ole Miss

Blaine Kellar
September 12, 2021
A benefit tournament for Brooke Armistead was held Saturday, Sept. 4. | PHOTO COURTESY OF KRISTIN JERNIGAN

Benefit tournament gives back to Austin Peay legend Brooke Armistead

Blaine Kellar
September 4, 2021
Freshman Lindsey McMahon (25) celebrates a scrimmage-tying goal against Middle Tennessee State. ERIC ELLIOT | APSU ATHLETICS

Austin Peay soccer relying on youthful reinforcements for immediate, long-term impact

Blaine Kellar
August 25, 2021
Students gather during Friday's Glowchella concert. JON NELSON | THE ALL STATE

VIDEO: Govs Programming Council hosts Glowchella dance and paint party

Blaine Kellar
August 21, 2021
Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison speaks at the October 2020 groundbreaking of F&M Bank Arena. KELSEY STORY | THE ALL STATE

F&M Bank Arena on track to open in 2022

Blaine Kellar
August 20, 2021
Daysia Ash and Antonio Maldonado are seen wearing a mask on the first day of classes last spring. | THE ALL STATE ARCHIVES

Austin Peay reinstates mask requirement for indoor facilities

Blaine Kellar
August 10, 2021
Morgan Rackel fires a pitch in a 2019 game against Tennessee State. TYLER DAVIS | APSU ATHLETICS

APSU alums compete at Tokyo Olympics

Blaine Kellar
August 4, 2021
Nigel Brannon was charged with aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault last week. | MCSO

APSU football player charged with aggravated kidnapping, assault of teammate

Blaine Kellar
July 26, 2021
Kordell Jackson returns for his fifth season this fall with APSU football. | THE ALL STATE ARCHIVES

Kordell Jackson keeps championship aspirations alive in final collegiate season

Blaine Kellar
July 19, 2021
Garrett Spain was selected in the 15th round by the Toronto Blue Jays ERIC ELLIOT | APSU ATHLETICS

Draft Day: Garrett Spain using MLB Draft selection as motivation

Blaine Kellar
July 13, 2021
APSU took two of three games from Jacksonville State this weekend. ROBERT SMITH | APSU SPORTS INFORMATION

Bat Govs keep postseason hopes alive with series win over Jacksonville State

Blaine Kellar
May 16, 2021
Kenisha Phillips is making the most of her time away from home. COLBY WILSON | APSU ATHLETICS

Sprint star Kenisha Phillips finds familiarity with APSU track

Blaine Kellar
May 9, 2021
High school standouts Tariq Silver (left) and Karle Pace (right) are returning to Clarksville to play at APSU. | SOOBUM IM-USA TODAY SPORTS & JACKSONVILLE STATE ATHLETICS

Transfer portal brings high school standouts back to Clarksville

Blaine Kellar
May 3, 2021
APSU dropped two of three games to Arkansas State over the weekend. ROBERT SMITH | APSU ATHLETICS

Pitching plateaus in series loss to Arkansas State

Blaine Kellar
May 2, 2021
Harrison Brown swings at a pitch against SIUE. ROBERT SMITH | APSU ATHLETICS

APSU baseball still searching for answers at designated hitter position

Blaine Kellar
April 24, 2021
Tori Case started in all 10 games as a freshman this spring. CARDER HENRY | APSU ATHLETICS

Tori Case confident in future of APSU soccer

Blaine Kellar
April 21, 2021
Draylen Ellis (9) was named the OVC Co-Freshman of the Year. NICHOLE BARNES | THE ALL STATE

Football wraps up spring season with All-OVC awards

Blaine Kellar
April 15, 2021
APSU dropped both games in a Friday doubleheader to Morehead State. ROBERT SMITH | APSU ATHLETICS

Bat Govs regress in Morehead State series

Blaine Kellar
April 10, 2021
Former teammates Kenneth Martin (left) and Eric Johanning (right) match up as rivals on Saturday, April 3. | APSU AND MURRAY STATE ATHLETICS

Rivalry over reunion: Martin, Johanning to share field once again

Blaine Kellar
April 2, 2021
The All State popularized the use of Mu**ay State throughout the campus of APSU. SHANIA GREEN | THE ALL STATE

The meaning behind Mu**ay State

Blaine Kellar
March 30, 2021
Scotty Walden and the APSU football team picked up their first win at Jacksonville State since 1979 on Sunday, March 28. ERIC ELLIOT | APSU ATHLETICS

Governors top No. 7 Jacksonville State on the road

Blaine Kellar
March 28, 2021
Jeremy Wagner steps into the box against Belmont. BLAINE KELLAR | THE ALL STATE

Jeremy Wagner blazing his own trail with APSU baseball

Blaine Kellar
March 28, 2021
Brittany Young is introduced as the newest head women's basketball coach at APSU. ERIC ELLIOT | APSU ATHLETICS

‘Culture over everything’: Young introduced as new women’s basketball coach

Blaine Kellar
March 19, 2021
APSU volleyball's senior class is building familiarity alongside success this season. ROBERT SMITH | APSU ATHLETICS

APSU volleyball makes most of inexperienced senior class

Blaine Kellar
March 10, 2021
The APSU men's basketball team saw its season come to an end against Eastern Kentucky in the OVC Tournament. CARDER HENRY | APSU ATHLETICS

Inconsistency, expectations plague Taylor’s senior year

Blaine Kellar
March 6, 2021
Ella Sawyer drives to the rim in the Governors' OVC Tournament game against Belmont. MICHAEL DANN | OVC ATHLETICS

Bruins eliminate APSU for second consecutive season

Blaine Kellar
March 3, 2021
APSU anticipates a first round meeting with SEMO for the OVC Tournament. ROBERT SMITH | APSU ATHLETICS

OVC Tournament Preview: Govs eyeing first postseason win under Midlick

Blaine Kellar
March 3, 2021
An APSU defender applies pressure to Tennessee Tech quarterback Bailey Fisher. CASEY CRIGGER | APSU ATHLETICS

Kappas, APSU defense set school records in conference opener

Blaine Kellar
February 22, 2021
The Morgan University Center on a snowy Monday afternoon. ALEX ALLARD | THE ALL STATE

How APSU is adapting to current inclement weather

Blaine Kellar
February 16, 2021
APSU commit Tameia Shaw began her final season with East Nashville later than expected, but hopes to take away mental motivation when coming to Clarksville next fall. | SUBMITTED

APSU commit Shaw remains motivated in shortened final season with East Nashville

Blaine Kellar
February 11, 2021
Brooke Moore (3) and the APSU volleyball team swept Tennessee Tech in each of their first two games this season. ROBERT SMITH | APSU ATHLETICS

APSU volleyball returns to court with sweep of Tennessee Tech

Blaine Kellar
February 9, 2021
The often overlooked aspects of compensating student-athletes could create issues in the future. JORDAN POTENZA | THE ALL STATE

Paying student-athletes could spell trouble for the future of college sports

Blaine Kellar
February 1, 2021
Austin Peay lost to Belmont 81-76 during Thursday's OVC game at the Dunn Center.

Governors reeling following late loss to Belmont

Blaine Kellar
January 29, 2021
Head coach Scotty Walden looks on during the Governors' first practice of 2021. | APSU ATHLETICS

Fearless, fast, physical: Governors revamped for spring slate

Blaine Kellar
January 27, 2021
Austin Peay defeated Jacksonville State 61-51 during Saturday's OVC game at the Dunn Center. ROBERT SMITH| APSU ATHLETICS

Governors survive Jacksonville State comeback bid to snap losing skid

Blaine Kellar
January 23, 2021
Scotty Walden watches his players during a practice while coaching at Southern Mississippi. | USM SPORTS INFORMATION

Examining Scotty Walden’s first Division I coaching staff

Blaine Kellar
January 20, 2021
Austin Peay defeated Eastern Kentucky 69-51 Saturday in OVC action at the Dunn Center. ROBERT SMITH | APSU SPORTS INFORMATION

Unselfish scoring results in strong start to Govs season

Blaine Kellar
January 2, 2021
Austin Peay defeated Murray 74-70 during OVC action Monday night at the Dunn Center. ROBERT SMITH | APSU SPORTS INFORMATION

Taylor takes over in Battle of the Border

Blaine Kellar
December 22, 2020
Dr. Michael Licari has been named the newest president of APSU. | APSU PUBLIC RELATIONS

Licari named new APSU president

Blaine Kellar
December 21, 2020
OVC Preseason POTY Terry Taylor shoots over a Belmont defender in 2019. ERIC ELLIOT | APSU SPORTS INFORMATION

Mens’, womens’ programs put goals in place for upcoming season

Blaine Kellar
November 18, 2020
Kasey Kidwell attempts a free throw for the APSU women's basketball team. | THE ALL STATE ARCHIVES

Women’s basketball players suspended after arrest

Blaine Kellar
November 18, 2020
Quarterback Jeremiah Oatsvall rolls out of the pocket during a 2017 game against Southeast Missouri State. | THE ALL STATE ARCHIVES

Players’ initial decisions may weigh on Walden hire

Blaine Kellar
November 11, 2020
Hayden Josephson hurls a pitch in the Red and Black World Series. ERIC ELLIOT | APSU SPORTS INFORMATION

Red emerges victorious in baseball world series

Blaine Kellar
November 11, 2020
Shaun Whittinghill shouts from the sidelines in the 2018 season opener.| THE ALL STATE ARCHIVES

Austin Peay athletes, alumni answer to the importance of voting

Blaine Kellar
November 4, 2020
Scotty Walden receives a red jacket from Gerald Harrison at his introductory press conference. NICHOLE BARNES | THE ALL STATE

Walden welcomed as new APSU football coach

Blaine Kellar
November 4, 2020
Golly G's held their first "Candidate Cookie Poll" From Friday, Oct. 30 to Tuesday, Nov. 3. BLAINE KELLAR | THE ALL STATE

Ice cream shop brings baked goods, lightheartedness to presidential election

Blaine Kellar
November 4, 2020
The APSU men's basketball team hoists the 2016 OVC Tournament Championship. | THE ALL STATE ARCHIVES

Projecting every Austin Peay team’s conference finish

Blaine Kellar
October 28, 2020
Corbin Merritt aims to add depth to the APSU front court for the 2021 season. COLBY WILSON | APSU SPORTS INFORMATION

Merritt, Peake add depth to Govs front court

Blaine Kellar
October 28, 2020
Scotty Walden, former interim coach at USM, is soon to be announced as the new head coach at APSU. | USM ATHLETICS

Walden tabbed new Govs football coach

Blaine Kellar
October 27, 2020
Former Governor Sara Kluttz coaches from the sideline for Clarksville High School. IAN CASTLE | IAN CASTLE PHOTOGRAPHY

Kluttz overcomes injury, embraces coaching career

Blaine Kellar
October 21, 2020
The Unathletics volleyball team won the 2020 APSU volleyball intramural championship with a final score of 3-1. NICHOLE BARNES | THE ALL STATE

‘Unathletics’ crowned intramural champions

Blaine Kellar
October 21, 2020
Keisha Gregory takes the ball up the floor in the 2018 OVC Quarterfinals. | THE ALL STATE ARCHIVES

Court to clipboard: Former Govs return to hardwood

Blaine Kellar
October 14, 2020
Members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee painted APSU's spirit rock as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. KELSEY STORY | THE ALL STATE

SAAC spreads awareness for mental health

Blaine Kellar
October 14, 2020
From left to right: Clarksville natives Gino Avros, Skyler Luna, K'Dandre Crawford, Garrett Spain, Nick Wheeler, Collin Loose and Nolan O'Shoney pose with head coach Travis Janssen. BLAINE KELLAR | THE ALL STATE

Bat Govs continue recruiting pipeline in Clarksville

Blaine Kellar
October 7, 2020
The trumpet section listens to athletic band director John Schnettler's advice on their part of the piece. NICHOLE BARNES | THE ALL STATE

GOMB prepares for pep band, spring ball

Blaine Kellar
September 30, 2020
Ginny Busse and Ashley Glotta are beginning to adapt their professional and personal relationship to the coaching world at Ensworth School. | PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY ASHLEY GLOTTA

Pair of APSU volleyball standouts adapting to high school coaching

Blaine Kellar
September 30, 2020
C.J. Evans runs down the sideline for a 64-yard score against the University of Cincinnati | APSU SPORTS INFORMATION

Three takeaways from Governors fall season

Blaine Kellar
September 23, 2020
Goodwin Brown takes the ball up the field in a game against Morehead State. APSU ATHLETICS

Former Govs soccer player brings self-love coaching to driven women

Blaine Kellar
September 23, 2020
The Austin Peay softball team took to twitter in attempts to promote World Suicide Prevention Day and provide a message of hope to the surrounding community | THE ALL STATE ARCHIVES

Governors softball speaks out on World Suicide Prevention Day

Blaine Kellar
September 16, 2020
The APSU football team was defeated by the University of Pittsburgh at Heinz Field on Sept. 12. The final score was 55-0 | APSU SPORTS INFORMATION

Govs shut down by Pittsburgh in road opener

Blaine Kellar
September 12, 2020
The Governors soccer program celebrates during a 2019 match against Southeast Missouri State. THE ALL STATE ARCHIVES

Rushworth embracing new role with Nittany Lions

Blaine Kellar
September 9, 2020

Quartet of Govs named to FCS All-America Team

Blaine Kellar
September 9, 2020
Bobby Head sits with a mask on during his summer league season with the Winter Garden Squeeze. SUBMITTED

Head discusses summer season with Winter Garden

Blaine Kellar
September 2, 2020
Marquase Lovings looks on during the Guardian Credit Union FCS Kickoff. APSU SPORTS INFORMATION

Governors falter late in FCS Kickoff

Blaine Kellar
August 30, 2020
Students pose after being crowned champions of the 2019 fall softball intramural league

Intramural sports a go for fall semester

Blaine Kellar
August 26, 2020
Vito Priore takes a snap at Peden Stadium against Ohio in 2019. Photo courtesy of URI sports information

Austin Peay football players opt-out of season

Blaine Kellar
August 26, 2020
Ohio Valley Conference postpones fall sports, announces changes to football season

Ohio Valley Conference postpones fall sports, announces changes to football season

Blaine Kellar
August 14, 2020
Seven Governors Selected to Preseason All-OVC Team

Seven Governors selected to Preseason All-OVC team

Blaine Kellar
July 20, 2020
Marquase Lovings active on the sidelines in a game against Central Arkansas

Lovings ‘fired up’ for interim role in 2020

Blaine Kellar
July 9, 2020
Homecoming imminent for Middle Tennessee transfer

Homecoming imminent for Middle Tennessee transfer

Blaine Kellar
April 29, 2020
Austin Peay defeated Southern Illinois 4-1 Wednesday at Joe Maynard Field in Raymond C. Hand Park. Photos by Robert Smith | APSU Athletics

Hay to transfer from APSU baseball

Blaine Kellar
April 29, 2020
Perseverance key for Govs newest football transfer

Perseverance key for Govs newest football transfer

Blaine Kellar
April 29, 2020
Potential loss of Adams, Taylor may show Figger's true colors

Potential loss of Adams, Taylor may show Figger’s true colors

Blaine Kellar
April 22, 2020
Taylor enters name in NBA draft

Taylor enters name in NBA draft

Blaine Kellar
April 22, 2020
Adams declares for NBA draft

Adams declares for NBA draft

Blaine Kellar
April 22, 2020
The effect of APSU spring football cancellation

The effect of APSU spring football cancellation

Blaine Kellar
April 15, 2020
Midlick on challenges of recruitment during coronavirus

Midlick on challenges of recruitment during coronavirus

Blaine Kellar
April 15, 2020
Austin Peay took on Missouri State during the opening game of the SAF Dirt Classic. Thursday at Joe Maynard Field in Raymond C. Hand Park. Photos by Robert Smith | APSU Athletics

Nolan Monaghan and The Last Frontier

Blaine Kellar
April 8, 2020
Ranked-Up Esports becomes Tespa chapter

Ranked-Up Esports becomes Tespa chapter

Blaine Kellar
April 8, 2020
Cummings prepares for NFL draft

Cummings prepares for NFL draft

Blaine Kellar
April 1, 2020
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