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Tennessee Tech @ Austin Peay

Current Records: Tennessee Tech 8-19; Austin Peay 10-15

What to Know

The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles and the Austin Peay Governors are even-steven against one another since January of 2016 (5-5), but not for long. Tennessee Tech and the Governors will face off in an Ohio Valley battle at 5 p.m. ET Saturday at Winfield Dunn Center. The point spread is more or less neutral, so fans should expect a close contest.

It was a close one, but on Thursday Tennessee Tech sidestepped the SE Missouri State Redhawks for a 98-94 victory.

Meanwhile, there's no need to mince words: Austin Peay lost to the Murray State Racers on Thursday, and they lost bad. The score wound up at 91-56. Forward Elton Walker wasn't much of a difference maker for Austin Peay; Walker played for 27 minutes but put up just eight points.

Tennessee Tech is now 8-19 while the Governors sit at 10-15. Two defensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Golden Eagles have allowed their opponents to shoot 45.50% from the floor on average, which is the 44th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. Austin Peays have had an even harder time: they have allowed their opponents to shoot 46.30% from the floor on average, which is the 27th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. The good news? The teams might be seeing more of their shots fall.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 5 p.m. ET
  • Where: Winfield Dunn Center -- Clarksville, Tennessee
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $18.90

Odds

The game is expected to go down to the wire, as the oddsmakers have this as a pick 'em.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Governors as a 1-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Austin Peay and Tennessee Tech both have five wins in their last ten games.

  • Jan 29, 2022 - Austin Peay 58 vs. Tennessee Tech 55
  • Feb 25, 2021 - Tennessee Tech 81 vs. Austin Peay 76
  • Jan 21, 2021 - Austin Peay 72 vs. Tennessee Tech 69
  • Jan 09, 2020 - Austin Peay 75 vs. Tennessee Tech 62
  • Jan 31, 2019 - Austin Peay 77 vs. Tennessee Tech 66
  • Feb 15, 2018 - Tennessee Tech 86 vs. Austin Peay 80
  • Jan 11, 2018 - Tennessee Tech 86 vs. Austin Peay 74
  • Jan 05, 2017 - Tennessee Tech 76 vs. Austin Peay 67
  • Mar 02, 2016 - Austin Peay 92 vs. Tennessee Tech 72
  • Jan 09, 2016 - Tennessee Tech 72 vs. Austin Peay 66