Austin Peay Holds Off Eastern Kentucky in High-Scoring ASUN Affair

RICHMOND, Ky. (Interstat) — Collin Parker scored 25 points to lead Austin Peay to a 90-82 victory over Eastern Kentucky in an ASUN Conference men’s basketball game Wednesday night at McBrayer Arena.

The Governors built a 42-36 halftime lead and maintained control despite a late push from the Colonels. Austin Peay’s efficient offense, shooting 53.3% from the field and 35 of 38 from the free-throw line, proved decisive. Rashaud Marshall added 18 points for the Governors.

Eastern Kentucky, which shot just 34.7% from the field, was led by Tyler Jackson’s 19 points and Montavious Myrick’s 16. The Colonels narrowed a large deficit in the final minutes but could not complete the comeback.

Austin Peay improved to 14-6 overall. Eastern Kentucky fell to 7-15.