Governors Overpower Golden Eagles in High-Scoring Home Victory

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Austin Peay erupted for 15 runs over the fifth, sixth and seventh innings to rally past Tennessee Tech 17-7 on Tuesday at Raymond C. Hand Park. The Governors erased an early five-run deficit, avenging a loss to the Golden Eagles from a week prior.

Trevor Conley led Austin Peay’s 16-hit attack, going 3 for 4 with a home run, a double and four RBIs. Cole Johnson added a homer and three RBIs. Nash Crowell drove in four runs for Tennessee Tech, which had nine hits.

The win improved Austin Peay to 17-20, while Tennessee Tech fell to 12-25.