Austin Peay hosts Central Arkansas on Wednesday and Little Rock on Saturday as it looks to rebound from two straight conference losses. The Governors have already beaten Little Rock this season but lost to Central Arkansas in a five-set match.

By the Numbers
  • Austin Peay: 10-11 overall, 2-6 in the United Athletic Conference.
  • Central Arkansas: 6-12 overall, 6-2 in conference and riding a four-match winning streak.
  • Little Rock: 8-12 overall, 2-6 in conference.
  • Senior Reagan Anderson ranks 15th nationally with 30 service aces and 13th in digs per set at 4.85.
  • Austin Peay ranks 18th nationally in opponent hitting percentage (.158) and 26th in total aces (102).
Yes, But

The Governors have a recent win over Little Rock, but face a tougher test against a Central Arkansas team that sits third in the conference and has won four straight. Austin Peay is 2-6 historically against the Sugar Bears and 3-5 against the Trojans.

State of Play
  • Central Arkansas visits the Winfield Dunn Center at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
  • Little Rock visits at 1 p.m. Saturday, after playing Eastern Kentucky on Thursday.
  • Austin Peay is coming off a 3-0 loss to Abilene Christian and a 3-2 loss to North Alabama.
What's Next

The two home matches give Austin Peay an immediate chance to regain momentum in conference play and improve on its 2-6 league record.

Bottom Line

Austin Peay’s defensive and serving strengths will be tested against a surging Central Arkansas squad, while the Little Rock match offers a chance to build on the Governors’ earlier win in the season series.