Governors Embrace New Challenge in Inaugural UAC Women's Basketball Season
The United Athletic Conference unveiled its maiden women's basketball slate, marking a historic step for the league and its member institutions. Among them, Austin Peay State University's Governors will contest 16 conference matchups, half at home and half away, as they embark on their first season in the UAC.
The schedule kicks off on the road, with the Governors traveling to face Eastern Kentucky on Jan. 6, setting the tone for a competitive debut. The team will then return to Clarksville for its first home contest against North Alabama on Jan. 9, before embarking on a three‑game road stretch that includes a stop at UT Arlington on Jan. 23.
Key Matchups and Home‑Court Highlights
Mid‑season action brings a home showdown against Tarleton State at the F&M Bank Arena on Feb. 3, followed by a split series with North Alabama on Feb. 13. The Governors will later test themselves on the road at Tarleton State on Feb. 24, before capping the regular season with a home clash against Eastern Kentucky on March 6.
Fans can follow every dunk, block and buzzer‑beater on the official Austin Peay athletics site, LetsGoPeay.com, where the full schedule and ticket information are posted. The Governors' journey reflects not only a new conference alignment but also the growing visibility of women's basketball within the league.