APSU moves 2020 Homecoming to October 10th
June 30, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) officials recently announced this year’s homecoming festivities will be moved to October 10th, 2020 when the Governors take on the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at 3:00pm in Fortera Stadium.
The 1976 Austin Peay State University Homecoming parade. (APSU)
Looking back at top Austin Peay State University stories of last 10 years
December 22, 2019
Clarksville, TN – A new year is quickly approaching, bringing with it the promise of a new decade. Here’s a look back at some of the milestones that took place on the Austin Peay State University (APSU) campus during the last 10 years.
This Week at APSU: Govs Football hopes to follow up on its rout of Jacksonville State
October 8, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) football team hopes to protect the Fort again following their September 28th rout of conference rival (and then No. 11-ranked) Jacksonville State and the subsequent bye week. The Govs host Southeast Missouri at 2:00pm Saturday, October 12th.
Austin Peay Football takes on Southeast Missouri this Saturday at Fortera Stadium. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University Fall Classes have begun
August 27, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Fall classes have begun at Austin Peay State University (APSU). But the kickoff of classes isn’t the only big thing happening on campus this week.
Football season starts with when the Govs and new head coach Mark Hudspeth host North Carolina Central 7:00pm Thursday, August 29th at Fortera Stadium.
Austin Peay State University Freshman Convocation. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University 2017: A Year in Review
December 22, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University, which turned 90 in April, experienced another big year, with new buildings and programs transforming the campus over the last 12 months.
Women’s volleyball and men’s football electrified the community this fall, and in August, thousands of people cheered as the afternoon sky went dark for nearly two minutes. As this 90th year comes to an end, here are some of the major stories that came out of Austin Peay in 2017.
The Austin Peay Volleyball team is the 2017 OVC Champions.
Governor Bill Haslam, TDEC Present Austin Peay’s Dr. Edward Chester with Lifetime Achievement Award
July 12, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University student-athletes are no stranger to competition. Each year, the Governors compete to be the best on their team, the best in their conference and some even push to rank among the best in the nation.
Very few have ever been able to say they took on the best in the world, but a trio of Austin Peay Cheerleading student-athletes got that chance recently — and they have the gold medals to back up their claim.
Three Austin Peay Student Athletes win gold for Team USA. (APSU)
Austin Peay Governors Golf Classic slated for June 23rd
June 20, 2017
APSU Sports Information
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University Athletics department’s Echo Power Engineering Governors Golf Classic fundraiser, presented by Hand Family Companies and the APSU Governors Club, is set for Friday, June 23rd, 2017 at the Clarksville Country Club and Swan Lake Golf Course.
The annual event serves a fundraiser to support student-athletes through scholarships, facility improvements and academic support. Teams can register for the four-player, best-ball scramble for $400.00, with hole sponsorships (which include both course) available for $500.00.
Clarksville’s Frank and Connie Fisher win 22nd Annual APSU Governors Bass Tournament
May 17, 2016
Buchanan, TN – On Saturday, May 14th, the 22nd annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament was held on Kentucky Lake. Boats launched from Paris Landing State Park at 6:00am. There were 187 boats competing for $12,000 in prize money.
Although the forecast was for a clear, sunny day, the start of the tournament was anything but. Clouds rolled in, the wind kicked up making for a cold morning with a lot of chop on the water. As the day went on, the clouds departed and the sunny weather promised presented itself.
Husband/wife team of Frank and Connie Fisher from Clarksville came in First Place at 21st Annual APSU Governors Bass Tournament.
Nashville recording artist Maggie Rose to perform concert at unveiling of newly renamed Fortera Stadium, April 23rd
April 18, 2016
Concert part of ceremony to unveil newly renamed Fortera Stadium
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, April 23rd, Austin Peay State University and Fortera Credit Union celebrate a new era in Governors Football with the unveiling of the newly renamed Fortera Stadium, capped off with a concert by Nashville recording artist Maggie Rose in the stadium lot.
Rose’s performance will conclude a day’s worth of activities, beginning with a noon baseball game, as the Governors take on Eastern Kentucky in Raymond C. Hand Park. At 1:00pm, Governors Softball will compete against Jacksonville State at Cheryl Holt Field.
Maggie Rose to perform at newly renamed Fortera Stadium.
APSU’s 22nd Annual Governors Bass Tournament to be held May 14th
April 14, 2016
APSU Sports Information
Clarksville, TN – The 22nd annual APSU Governors Bass Tournament is less than two months away.
This year’s edition, which benefits APSU Athletics, is Saturday, May 14th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing State Park. Last season’s tourney drew more than 200 boats.
The tournament will benefit Austin Peay State University athletics. More than $12,000 dollars in prize money will be awarded.
Austin Peay Governors Bass Tournament
