Austin Peay State University defeated the University of West Georgia 81-78 in The Coliseum in Carrollton, Georgia on Sat., Jan. 31. This win extends the Governors’ win streak to four games and keeps them at the top of the Atlantic Sun Conference.
Governors of the Game
- Colin Parker scored a hefty 30 points and grabbed 12 boards to earn a double-double and the ASUN Newcomer of the Week award. Parker also shot 16-18 at the charity stripe while also picking up three assists and a steal.
- Rashaud Marshall scored 19 points while also grabbing seven rebounds and picking up an assist.
Wolves of the Game
- Shelton Williams-Dryden dropped 20 points while grabbing 11 rebounds to secure a double-double. Williams-Dryden also recorded a block.
- Kolten Griffin was everywhere, recording nine points, five rebounds, five steals and picked up four assists.
The Governors look to keep the win streak going and stay undefeated in F&M Bank Arena this season in their next game against the University of Lipscomb. The Governors’ only conference loss this season was against the Bison in Nashville, who are currently in second place in the ASUN. Both teams will battle it out with the number one spot in the ASUN on the line this Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m.
