UT Martin Skyhawks @ Austin Peay Governors
Taylor leads Austin Peay over UT Martin 71-50
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- — Terry Taylor had 16 points and 11 rebounds to carry Austin Peay to a 71-50 win over UT Martin on Thursday. He had 14 points and seven rebounds by halftime.
Carlos Paez added 17 points for Austin Peay (12-8, 8-6 Ohio Valley Conference). Mike Peake added 13 points. Tai’Reon Joseph had 12 points.
The Governors led wire to wire and a Taylor free throw at the midpoint of the first half gave Austin Peay a double digit lead for the remaining 30 minutes. The lead grew to 34 points three times in the second half.
UT Martin was held to a season-low 18 points in the first half, shooting 30% (7 of 23) with 10 fouls and 10 turnovers.
Cameron Holden had 14 points and nine rebounds for the Skyhawks (7-12, 5-10).
Jaron Williams, the Skyhawks’ second leading scorer at 11 points per game,, scored three on 1 of 6 shooting.
UT Martin defeated Austin Peay 76-75 on Monday.
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Game Information
Clarksville, TN
Referee:Craig Murley
Referee:Amy Bonner
Referee:Jabir Walker
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 15-5 | - | 19-12 |
| Tennessee State | 14-5 | 0.5 | 20-9 |
| UT Martin | 13-6 | 1.5 | 21-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 13-6 | 1.5 | 18-12 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 11-8 | 3.5 | 18-12 |
| Lindenwood | 10-9 | 4.5 | 16-14 |
| Tennessee Tech | 8-11 | 6.5 | 13-17 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-11 | 6.5 | 12-18 |
| Little Rock | 8-11 | 6.5 | 11-19 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-15 | 10.5 | 7-22 |
| Western Illinois | 1-18 | 13.5 | 5-25 |
| ASUN ConferenceASUN Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 15-2 | - | 21-7 |
| Central Arkansas | 14-3 | 1 | 19-11 |
| Queens University | 13-4 | 2 | 18-12 |
| Lipscomb | 11-6 | 4 | 18-12 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 8-9 | 7 | 14-16 |
| West Georgia | 7-10 | 8 | 13-16 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 7-10 | 8 | 11-19 |
| Bellarmine | 6-11 | 9 | 11-18 |
| Jacksonville | 6-11 | 9 | 11-19 |
| Stetson | 6-11 | 9 | 10-20 |
| North Florida | 5-12 | 10 | 7-23 |
| North Alabama | 4-13 | 11 | 9-19 |
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