Austin Peay State University's men's basketball team, currently 3-1, faces Ole Miss (4-0) Tuesday night in Oxford. The Governors are coming off a 69-63 victory over UNC Greensboro, led by Collin Parker with 22 points and nine rebounds. Tate McCubbin is averaging 16.0 points per game, while freshman Zyree Collins has made a notable impact, scoring at least 11 points in every game this season. The game marks the sixth meeting between these teams, with Ole Miss holding a perfect record in the series.

By the Numbers
  • Austin Peay's 3 wins are the most in the Atlantic Sun Conference so far this season.
  • Collin Parker's 22 points against UNC Greensboro are the most by a Gov this season; he also leads the team with 9 rebounds.
  • Zyree Collins has scored 55 points across his first four games, the 5th most by a freshman in that span since 2000.
State of Play
  • Austin Peay is on a road trip with this being their fourth of five away games.
  • Ole Miss is coming off a solid start to the season and aims to continue its winning streak against the Governors.
  • Austin Peay leads the ASUN in several categories including scoring defense and steals per game.
What's Next

Following the matchup against Ole Miss, Austin Peay will face Tulsa in another road game on Friday at 7 p.m. The team hopes to build on their recent success and improve their season record further.

Bottom Line

This game is crucial for Austin Peay as they attempt to dismantle Ole Miss's undefeated streak and establish themselves as strong contenders early in the season. Their performance against Ole Miss will be a significant test of their progress and potential championship aspirations.