FORT MYERS, Fla. (Interstat) — Austin Peay built an early lead and held off a Florida Gulf Coast rally to earn a 74-66 victory in women’s college basketball Thursday night at Alico Arena.

The Governors led 37-35 at halftime and maintained control throughout the second half. The Eagles closed within four points in the final quarter but could not complete the comeback. Eve Alexander led Florida Gulf Coast with 18 points, while Sinai Douglas added 12. Nay Staton scored 15 for the Eagles.

Austin Peay improved to 12-5. Florida Gulf Coast fell to 9-9. An announced crowd of 1,427 attended the game.