Austin Peay’s volleyball team opens its first 2026 matchups against West Georgia and UT Arlington this week, looking to snap a three-match losing streak. The Governors visit West Georgia on Thursday before hosting UT Arlington on Saturday.

By the Numbers
  • Austin Peay: 10-13 overall, 2-8 in United Athletic Conference play.
  • West Georgia: 4-18 overall, 0-10 in conference play.
  • UT Arlington: 10-12 overall, 4-6 in conference play.
  • Reagan Anderson has 39 service aces and averages 4.63 digs per set.
  • Malena Benz is hitting .334; Nicole Okojie has recorded 93 blocks.
Yes, But

Austin Peay has struggled in conference play, but its recent losses have been close: two went five sets, and the other ended 3-1. The Governors have also shown their potential, beating Tarleton State in five sets and leading the conference in attack percentage in that match.

State of Play
  • West Georgia enters the matchup after three straight losses and has yet to win a conference match.
  • UT Arlington is sixth in the conference standings and plays Eastern Kentucky on Thursday before visiting Austin Peay.
  • Austin Peay last beat West Georgia, 3-2, in November 2025; Saturday’s match against UT Arlington will be the teams’ first meeting.
Bottom Line

The two-match stretch gives Austin Peay a chance to regain momentum: West Georgia is winless in conference play, while Saturday’s home match against a stronger UT Arlington team offers a tougher test.