- Matchup: Austin Peay Governors vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels
- Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Venue: Baptist Health Arena, Richmond, KY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Wednesday, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (7-14) will compete against the Austin Peay Governors (13-6) at Baptist Health Arena.
In their latest outing, the Austin Peay Governors triumphed over Stetson, earning a 73-65 victory. They maintained a field goal percentage of 47.5% (28 of 59) and hit 5 out of 20 attempts from three-point range. At the charity stripe, they converted 12 of 16 attempts, achieving a 75.0% success rate. On the boards, they amassed 40 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards. The Governors also registered 14 assists while forcing 12 turnovers from the opposition and gaining 8 steals. Defensively, they limited Stetson to a 39.3% shooting percentage on 22 of 56 attempts. Stetson managed 15 assists and recorded 8 steals, securing 30 rebounds (10 offensive and 20 defensive) but failed to block any shots. They finished with a free throw percentage of 70.0%, making 14 out of 20 attempts, and were 7 of 24 from beyond the arc. Both teams committed 16 fouls during the game.
Rashaud Marshall significantly contributed to the game, scoring 21 points on 8 of 11 shooting. He played for 30 minutes and grabbed 9 rebounds, finishing with a field goal percentage of 72.7% and recording 1 assist.
Entering this matchup, Austin Peay holds a season record of 13-6. They average 79.8 points per game (ranked 114th in the nation) with a shooting accuracy of 44.8%. The Governors are hitting 34.7% of their shots from beyond the arc (172 out of 496) and achieving a free throw percentage of 71.7%. Collectively, they average 36.6 rebounds per game, along with 311 assists this season, positioning them 120th in Division 1. They average 10.8 turnovers per game and commit 16.6 fouls on average.
Defensively, the Governors compel their opponents to commit an average of 16.3 turnovers per game while drawing 16.9 fouls. They allow 31.6% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 79th nationally in opponents’ points per game (69.6). The Governors’ opponents have shot 43.7% (473 out of 1,083) against them, with Austin Peay conceding an average of 36.3 rebounds per game. They rank 193rd in assists allowed, having surrendered 274 on the season.
In their previous game, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels faced a 81-76 defeat against Jacksonville. They secured 17 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive rebounds for a total of 27 boards. The Colonels had 14 turnovers and made 6 steals throughout the game. Jacksonville was called for 21 fouls, leading Eastern Kentucky to attempt 28 free throws, converting 20 at a rate of 71.4%. From beyond the arc, the Colonels made 6 out of 17 attempts (35.3%). When the game concluded, Eastern Kentucky shot 25 of 52 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 48.1%. Jacksonville managed to shoot 51.9% by hitting 27 of their 52 attempts. The Colonels allowed Jacksonville 25 rebounds (7 offensive) during the game.
Montavious Myrick was pivotal for the Colonels, scoring 17 points with a field goal percentage of 35.7% on 5 of 14 shooting and grabbing 6 rebounds in 42 minutes of play, along with 2 assists.
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels stand at 7-14 for this season. Offensively, they connect on 43.9% of their field goals, placing them 261st nationally. They have accrued 1,682 points this season, averaging 80.1 points per game, and averaging 36.5 rebounds per contest. They average 14.3 assists (176th in college basketball) while committing 12.2 turnovers per game. With an average of 18.2 personal fouls per contest, the Colonels currently maintain a free throw percentage of 71.0%.
Defensively, Eastern Kentucky concedes 34.2% shooting from three-point range (166 of 485) and allows opponents a free throw percentage of 71.3%. They yield an average of 14.3 assists and 35.7 rebounds per game, ranking them 257th nationally in both categories. The Colonels are ranked 321st in Division 1 for points allowed per game, with an average of 79.9. They force their opponents to make 12.0 turnovers per night, and they have allowed teams to average 47.6% shooting from the field (336th in the country).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Go with Eastern Kentucky
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