| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORE | 25 | 51 | 76 |
| APSU | 49 | 43 | 92 |
Austin Peay cruises to 92-76 victory over Morehead State
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- Terry Taylor scored 23 points on 9-of-11 shooting, Dayton Gumm scored 21 and Averyl Ugba added his sixth double-double of the season to guide Austin Peay to a 92-76 victory over Morehead State on Saturday night.
Ugba finished with 18 points and a season-high 15 rebounds for the Governors (12-10, 7-3 Ohio Valley Conference), who at 11-2 are off to their best start at home since the 2010-11 season. The win ended a four-game skid against the Eagles (6-15, 2-8). Austin Peay has already topped last season's win total and matched last season's conference victories.
Morehead State led just once at 3-0 on Lamontray Harris' 3-point play 30 seconds into the game. A layup by Taylor and Chris Porter-Bunton's 3-point play gave the Governors the lead and it grew to 49-25 by halftime. Tre' Ivory's 3-pointer 90 seconds into the second half gave the Governors their largest lead of the game 54-26.
Djimon Henson paced the Eagles with 16 points, while A.J. Hicks scored 15.
The two teams were whistled for 62 fouls and combined to shoot 75 free throws.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Greg Rennegarbe
- Kevin Driver
- Shane Staggs
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 2-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 2-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Little Rock | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Western Illinois | 1-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Southern Indiana | 1-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Lindenwood | 1-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Tennessee Tech | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| UT Martin | 1-1 | 1 | 5-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-8 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Tennessee State | 0-2 | 2 | 4-9 |
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Alabama | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Lipscomb | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| North Florida | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Queens University | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Jacksonville | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Austin Peay | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Central Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 3-9 |
| Bellarmine | 0-0 | - | 3-10 |
| Stetson | 0-0 | - | 2-10 |
| West Georgia | 0-0 | - | 2-11 |
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