Austin Peay Women Set Program Scoring Record
The Governors topped Southeastern Baptist 123-33 in their home opener at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Basketball
Austin Peay State University's women's basketball team set a program single-game scoring record with a 123-33 win over Southeastern Baptist on Gary Mathews Court. The 123-point total broke the previous program mark of 117 points.
Why it matters
The lopsided home opener marks a statement start for the Governors, who also matched a program record for 48 field goals made and 26 steals in a single game. The performance underscores the depth of the roster, with six players scoring at least 10 points.
The Governors made 48 field goals and recorded 26 steals, both matching program single-game records, while attempting a program-record 94 shots. Clearia Peterson and Jasia Ross each led the team with 18 points.
The players
Austin Peay State University
A public university in Clarksville, Tennessee, whose athletic teams compete as the Governors in NCAA Division I.
Clearia Peterson
A guard on the Austin Peay women's basketball team who scored 18 points in the season-opening rout.
The details
Clearia Peterson scored 11 second-half points after being fed in the paint, while Andrea Guilford's driving layup at the 3:15 mark of the fourth quarter set the record at 117 points. Brilee Price matched the program record with eight steals in the rout.
Timeline
November 6, 2026: Austin Peay defeats Southeastern Baptist 123-33 in its home opener.
November 11, 2026: The Governors play at Central Florida, with tip-off at 5:30 p.m. CT.
Season Trajectory
The 123-point performance surpasses a single-game scoring mark that had stood as a program benchmark since the program's earlier years. Opening the 2026-27 campaign with a dominant home win extends the Governors' recent pattern of strong home-opener results.
Fans tracking the Governors' schedule can circle November 11 for the road trip to Central Florida. The strong opening performance may shape early-season playing time decisions for the bench players who contributed double-digit points.
The takeaway
Opening with a program-record offensive showing signals the depth and pace the Governors intend to bring into the season. Readers following women's college basketball should watch whether that scoring output holds against stronger opponents.
What happens next
The Governors next travel to face Central Florida on November 11, 2026, with tip-off set for 5:30 p.m. CT.
Further reading
For more on the program, explore Basketball coverage of Clarksville's Austin Peay Governors.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Clarksville, TN Online.
