September 23rd, 2017
September 23rd, 2017
September 23rd, 2017
September 23rd, 2017
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Austin Peay Governors use stifling defense to topple RacersAPSU Sports Information
The win was the first in Murray since 2007 and propelled the Govs to 1-0 in the Ohio Valley Conference for the first time since 2011.  Austin Peay Football takes down Murray State on the road Saturday night. (APSU Sports Information) Austin Peay Govs Volleyball off to best-ever start after caging CougarsAPSU Sports Information
With the win, Austin Peay (13-2) is out to its best 15-match start in program history. It also was the Govs seventh consecutive victory as they opened OVC play with a 2-0 mark before playing the next four OVC matches on the road.  Austin Peay Women’s Volleyball takes down Eastern Illinois in four sets at the Dunn Center Saturday afternoon. (APSU Sports Information) Tennessee Defeats UMass, 17-13September 23, 2017 |
Tennessee Athletics
Tennessee (3-1, 0-1 SEC) got off to a slow start in the opening quarter, but turned things up in the second quarter by scoring two touchdowns to take a 14-6 lead into the half. “We needed to get win number three, and we got win number three,” said head coach Butch Jones. “At the end of the day it’s all about getting the victory, but the performance was just flat out unacceptable and we’ll get back to work tonight and we will work to correct it.”  Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Quinten Dormady (12) passes the ball against the Massachusetts Minutemen during the first quarter at Neyland Stadium. (Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports) Austin Peay State University Athletics announces changes to external operations unitAPSU Sports Information
The restructuring of the external unit was made possible through previous staff departures, reallocation of department funds and the modernization of job descriptions and responsibilities. APSU Football adds UCF to 2017 scheduleAPSU Sports Information
The decision comes after the Knights previously scheduled contest against Georgia Tech was called off due to the effects of Hurricane Irma earlier this month.  Austin Peay Football to play UCF on October 28th in Orlando Florida. Austin Peay Govs soccer wins OVC home openerAPSU Sports Information
The first half was a back and forth match with both teams looking to be aggressive in the offensive third.  Austin Peay Women’s Soccer takes down SIU Edwardsville at Morgan Brothers Soccer Friday night. (APSU Sports Information) Aces prove decisive as Austin Peay Govs down SIUE in OVC openerAPSU Sports Information
Austin Peay (12-2, 1-0 OVC) had to fend off a pair of match points in the fifth set with freshman Brooke Moore supplying a kill and an SIUE error helping to extend the match.  Austin Peay Volleyball’s Christina White has 17 kills in win over SIU Edwardsville at the Dunn Center Friday night. (APSU Sports Information) Titans host Seahawks Sunday in late afternoon kickoffSeptember 22, 2017 |
Tennessee Titans (1-1) vs. Seattle Seahawks (1-1)Sunday, September 24th, 2017 | 3:05pm CDT
The Seahawks are making only their second appearance at Nissan Stadium, which opened in 1999. The first and only previous occasion was 2005, when they edged the Titans 28-24. Since then, the two clubs have met twice at CenturyLink Field, with the Titans winning in 2009 and the Seahawks taking a 2013 matchup.  Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs outside for a touchdown during the second half of a football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. (Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports) «Read the rest of this article» Section: Featured Story, Football, NFL, Professional Teams, Sports, Sports Leagues, Tennessee Titans | No Comments
Loos to speak at Coaches vs. Cancer Tip-Off event; Figger issues donation challenge to area coachesAPSU Sports Information
Presented by the Loveless Cafe in the Vanderbilt Commodore Ballroom at Vanderbilt’s Student Life Center on 25th Avenue, this event boosts enthusiasm for the upcoming basketball season, shares team predictions, and recognizes and cultivates relationships with the team’s supporters.  (L to R) Former APSU Men’s Basketball coach Dave Loos and current coach Matt Figger. (APSU Sports Information) Tennessee takes on UMass SaturdaySeptember 22, 2017 |
Tennessee vs. UMassSaturday, September 23rd, 201 | 11:00pm CT
Tennessee (2-1) is coming off a 26-20 road loss to Florida on September 16th. Junior running back John Kelly set career highs with 141 rushing yards and 96 receiving yards and played a major role in the Vols’ second half rally before the Gators took the win on a Hail Mary with time expiring.
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Murray, KY – In one of the most dominant defensive performance in Austin Peay State University football history, the Governors held rival Murray State to just 88 offensive yards en route to a 27-7 victory on Saturday afternoon at Roy Stewart Stadium.
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Volleyball redshirt junior 
Knoxville, TN – John Kelly rushed for 101 yards and Quinten Dormady threw for 187 yards as Tennessee held on to defeat UMass 17-13 in front of a crowd of 95,324 at Neyland Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University Athletics Director 
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University women’s soccer team earned its first Ohio Valley Conference victory, Friday, against SIU Edwardsville by the score of 2-1 and remains unbeaten at Morgan Brothers Soccer Field.
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Titans (1-1) host the reigning NFC West Champion Seattle Seahawks (1-1) this week. Kickoff at Nissan Stadium (capacity 69,143) is scheduled for 3:05pm CDT on Sunday, September 24th, 2017.
Nashville, TN – Austin Peay State University basketball will be heavily featured at the American Cancer Society’s Nashville Coaches vs. Cancer Tennessee Tip-Off event, scheduled for 6:00pm, Thursday, September 28th, 2017 on Vanderbilt’s campus.