Austin Peay State University's softball team will kick off its final homestand of the 2024 season by hosting Queens for a three-game Atlantic Sun Conference series at Cathi Maynard Park-Cheryl Holt Field, aiming to bounce back from recent losses.

By the Numbers
  • Jordan Benefiel leads the Govs pitching staff with a 9-11 record, a 2.56 ERA, and 114 strikeouts.
  • Ashley Martin has a 2-2 record, a 3.29 ERA, and 52 strikeouts for Austin Peay this season.
  • Kayla Smith is the Royals' leading hitter, batting .318 with 4 home runs and 19 RBIs.
  • Autumn Courtney leads Queens' pitching with a 16-8 record, a 1.65 ERA, and 206 strikeouts.
State of Play
  • The Governors are in 12th place in the Atlantic Sun Conference standings, while the Royals are in seventh place.
  • Jordan Benefiel aims to become the third APSU pitcher to reach 50 career wins during this series.
  • Jordan Benefiel aims to achieve their 50th career win, with Kendyl Weinzapfel looking to reach 150 career hits.
Bottom Line

The Austin Peay softball team prepares to face Queens in their final homestand of the 2024 season, seeking victories to improve their standing in the Atlantic Sun Conference.