CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Austin Peay held off Eastern Kentucky 74-72 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Thursday night at Winfield Dunn Center.

The Governors improved to 11-5 overall, while the Colonels fell to 6-12. The game was a conference matchup in the ASUN.

Zyree Collins led Austin Peay with 18 points. Eastern Kentucky’s Montavious Myrick scored a team-high 15 points, and Turner Buttry added 14.

Austin Peay led 37-38 at halftime. Both teams scored 37 points in the second half, allowing the Governors to maintain their narrow advantage. Austin Peay capitalized at the free-throw line, making 13 of 17 attempts, while Eastern Kentucky went 5 for 9. The Governors also forced 16 turnovers, converting them into key scoring opportunities.

Attendance was 2,782.