The United Athletic Conference (UAC) announced its inaugural men’s basketball schedule on Wednesday, marking the first full slate of conference games for the league’s member schools.
Governors' Schedule Unveiled
Austin Peay State University’s men’s team will contest 16 conference contests, split evenly between home and road venues, giving the program a balanced start to the season.
The Governors open their home slate on January 6 against Eastern Kentucky, a matchup that promises early momentum for the team.
Following the opener, the squad travels to face North Alabama on January 9 and makes its first road stop at UT Arlington on January 13, testing the roster early in the campaign.
Home games continue with a showdown against Tarleton State on January 16 and a subsequent contest versus Central Arkansas on January 20, providing the team with opportunities to build chemistry at home.
Later in the month, the Governors host Tarleton State again on January 30, setting up a rematch that could prove pivotal in the standings.
February brings a series of high‑profile matchups, including a home game against Little Rock on February 3 and a road trip to Arlington on February 6, followed by a clash with Abilene Christian on February 10 at the university’s arena.
The schedule also includes a visit to West Georgia on February 13 and a return trip to Eastern Kentucky on February 17, before the team wraps up its home portion with games against West Georgia on February 24 and North Alabama on February 27.
The regular season concludes with road contests at Little Rock on March 3 and Central Arkansas on March 6, after which the team will be ready for postseason considerations.
Fans can stay up to date with the full schedule and purchase season tickets through LetsGoPeay.com, the official site for Austin Peay athletics.