- Matchup: Austin Peay Governors vs Lipscomb Bisons
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Venue: Allen Arena, Nashville, TN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Saturday, the Lipscomb Bisons (10-7) will host the Austin Peay Governors (10-5) at Allen Arena, seeking a victory in this exciting NCAA clash.
In their most recent matchup, the Austin Peay Governors triumphed over the Stetson team, finishing strong at 81-69. The game statistics show that Austin Peay incurred 16 personal fouls while Stetson accumulated 20. From beyond the arc, the Governors made 10 shots out of 34 attempts. Stetson, while inconsistent at the free-throw line, converted 7 of 11 attempts, achieving a rate of 63.6%. The rebound battle saw Stetson finishing with 40 (12 offensive, 28 defensive), but they failed to record a block. Stetson also made 19 assists and had 5 steals during the game. On defense, Austin Peay allowed opponents to shoot 40.6% from the field, with Stetson hitting 26 out of 64 shots. The Governors managed 16 assists and forced 14 turnovers, accumulating 12 steals. In total rebounds, Austin Peay secured 35, including 8 offensive boards, and shot 18 out of 32 from the free-throw line (56.3%). Overall, they achieved a solid shooting percentage of 48.3% (28 of 58), including 7 out of 19 from three-point territory.
Key player Collin Parker contributed significantly, hitting 50.0% of his field goals and dishing out 2 assists. He played a full 40 minutes, grabbing 6 boards and scoring 27 points on 12 out of 24 shooting.
The Austin Peay Governors enter this matchup with a record of 10-5 this season. They are averaging 10.8 turnovers and committing 17.2 personal fouls per game. Team averages include 37.1 rebounds and 254 assists, ranking them 165th nationwide in assists. The Governors maintain a three-point shooting accuracy of 34.7% (140 of 403) and a free-throw percentage of 71.1%. They score an impressive 80.6 points per game (ranked 111th nationally) and shoot 44.4% from the field.
Defensively, Austin Peay forces an average of 16.7 turnovers and commits about 17.3 fouls each game. Opponents are shooting 31.2% from three-point range and averaging 69.5 points per game against them (82nd in NCAA). They allow a shooting percentage of 42.8% (366 of 856) and 36.8 rebounds per game, ranking 175th in assists allowed with 227 this season.
In their previous contest, the Lipscomb Bisons achieved a victory with a final score of 84-77 against Florida Gulf Coast. On the boards, Lipscomb permitted 27 rebounds (6 offensive) to Florida Gulf Coast. They struggled from long-range, posting a shooting percentage of 29.4% (5 of 17) but fared better at the line, converting 12 of 19 attempts (63.2%). Florida Gulf Coast shot 50.8% (30 of 59) from the floor against the Bisons, whereas Lipscomb successfully made 26 of 55 shots, achieving a percentage of 47.3%. From three-point range, Lipscomb shot well, converting 14 of 27 attempts (51.9%) and maintaining a free-throw accuracy of 85.7% by hitting 18 of 21 attempts. Florida Gulf Coast had 19 personal fouls, allowing Lipscomb ample opportunities at the line. The Bisons also secured 19 defensive boards and 7 offensive rebounds for a total of 26.
Charlie Williams stood out for the Bisons, scoring 27 points in just 29 minutes of play while contributing 2 assists. He recorded an impressive 72.7% shooting percentage, going 8 for 11, and gathered 7 rebounds.
Currently, the Lipscomb Bisons hold a season record of 10-7. Offensively, they show efficiency with a shooting percentage of 45.4% from the floor, ranking 177th in Division 1. The team has scored a total of 1,387 points this season (averaging 81.6 points per game) and secures an average of 35.7 rebounds. The Bisons are exceptional at distributing the ball, averaging 19.0 assists per game (13th nationwide) and turning the ball over 12.0 times per game. In terms of fouls, they commit 16.1 per game and enjoy a free-throw success of 76.1%.
Defensively, Lipscomb allows opponents to hit 33.2% from three-point range (140 of 422) and maintains a free-throw defense allowing 71.9% conversion. They yield an average of 12.8 assists and 37.2 rebounds per game, ranking 127th and 308th, respectively, in Division 1. The Bisons rank 237th in points allowed per game, giving up 75.5, and force an average of 14.4 turnovers, permitting opponents to shoot 44.5% from the field (232nd nationwide).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Austin Peay
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