22nd Annual Austin Peay Governors Bass Tournament to be held May 14th
March 28, 2016
APSU Sports Information
Clarksville, TN – The 22nd annual APSU Governors Bass Tournament is less than two months away.
This year’s edition will be held 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.
APSU Governors Own Marching Band’s Day set for November 7th
August 25, 2015
APSU Sports Information
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Governors Own Marching Band will host its Fourth Annual Band Day, November 7th, at Governors Stadium during Austin Peay’s final regular-season home contest against Southeast Missouri.
Begun in 2012 with 82 high school students participating, the event has grown incrementally in the last two years, with 262 high school students in attendance for the 2014 edition. The students who participate get an up-close look at gameday for the GOMB, under the tutelage of Director of Athletic Bands John Schnettler.
Austin Peay State University Governors Summer Camps offer great summer fun
May 20, 2015
Austin Peay Sports Information
Clarksville, TN – Looking for a great way to beat the summer heat and brush up on your skills? All summer long, Austin Peay State University coaches will be hosting camps for kids of all ages.
All camps take place on campus and are led by Governors coaches and student-athletes with an occasional guest appearance by some Governors’ greats. Austin Peay camps also are fully staffed and sponsored by Gatorade, offering an unmatched experience and look inside what it’s like to be a college athlete.
Rain doesn’t dampen spirits at 21st Annual APSU Governors Bass Tournament
May 18, 2015
Jeffery Archie and Zach Parker from Paris, TN win 21st Annual Governors Bass Tournament
Buchanan, TN – The 21st annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament was held in the rain Saturday, May 16th on Kentucky Lake. Boats launched from Paris Landing State Park at 6:00am. There were 212 boats registered for the event and 200 competed for the $12,000 in prize money.
The weather was clear some but mainly held to a steady rain for most of the day with periods of light drizzle. Despite the conditions, the fishermen were in high spirits at the start of the event.
First all-female color guard team presents colors at Austin Peay State University game
December 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University ROTC Color Guard teams are a common sight at the University’s athletic events, with the well-disciplined cadets presenting the American and Tennessee State flags before the games.
But during an APSU women’s basketball game on November 14th, fans noticed something different—all four cadets on the team were women.
20th annual APSU Governors Bass Tournament to be held Saturday, May 10th
May 2, 2014
APSU Sports Information
Clarksville, TN – The 20th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just a week away.
This year’s edition, which will be held Saturday, May 10th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park, promises to be more accessible for entrants and families alike.
Last May entrants were forced to use the back entrance because of flooding. Despite that obstacle, the tourney drew 282 boats — 14 more than in 2012.
APSU to hold 20th Annual Governors Bass Tournament May 10th at Paris Landing
April 9, 2014
Austin Peay Sports Information
Clarksville, TN – The 20th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just five weeks away.
This year’s edition will be held Saturday, May 10th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tenn., State Park. Last season’s tourney drew 282 boats—14 more than in 2012, despite entrants being forced to utilize the back entrance because of flooding.
20th Annual Austin Peay Governors Bass tourney two months away
March 11, 2014
APSU Sports Information
Clarksville, TN – As the final remnants of last week’s snow and ice storm melt away along with temperatures rising it is a reminder the 20th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just around the corner.
This year’s edition will be held Saturday, May 10th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park. Last season’s tourney drew 282 boats—14 more than in 2012, despite entrants being forced to utilize the back entrance because of flooding.
APSU Hall of Fame luncheon tickets still available
January 16, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Tickets for the Austin Peay State University Athletics Hall of Fame luncheon, set for February 1st, are still available.
The cost of the 11:30am luncheon is $10.00 per person and reservations can be made through Tara Pfeifler, 931.221.6119, or the Athletics Office at 931.221.7903.
That day two of the greatest Governors athletes in their respective sports and the department’s longtime sports information director will be inducted to Austin Peay State University Athletics Hall of Fame.
Celebrate APSU Homecoming with Alumni Golf Tournament and 5K Run
October 3, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Alumni Relations Office plans to welcome back graduates later this month with two special Homecoming events – the 35th Annual Homecoming Golf Tournament and the Homecoming Scholarship 5K Run.
At 8:00am on Friday, October 25th, alumni and the public are invited to participate in the golf tournament at Swan Lake Golf Course. The event, sponsored by Budweiser of Clarksville, costs $60.00 a person, and the fee includes a ditty bag, refreshments on the golf course and lunch. [Read more]