
West Georgia

Austin Peay
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Two teams jockeying for position in the conference standings will meet Saturday when the Austin Peay Governors host the West Georgia Wolves in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball matchup at the Winfield Dunn Center. The Governors (14-9) enter on the heels of a dominant 85-47 victory over Queens (N.C.) on Thursday. Austin Peay’s offense found its rhythm in that win, a positive sign after a recent stretch where they dropped four of five games. Kyra Perkins, a key player to watch for the Governors, contributed 12 points and three assists in just 19 minutes off the bench in that rout. Perkins has shown explosive scoring potential, including a 19-point performance at Florida Gulf Coast last month. The visiting Wolves (15-9) look to rebound from a narrow 65-60 home loss to North Alabama on Wednesday. West Georgia has been inconsistent in February, alternating wins and losses over its last six games. The Wolves will lean on guard Grace O’Gara, their consistent offensive engine. O’Gara is coming off a 40-minute, 18-point effort in the loss to North Alabama and has scored in double figures in seven of her last eight contests, including a 17-point, 7-rebound, 5-assist performance against Queens (N.C.) in January. This contest features two teams with nearly identical overall records, but contrasting recent trajectories. Austin Peay will aim to build momentum from its blowout win, while West Georgia seeks to steady itself on the road. The Governors hold a slight edge in recent home performance, having won two of their last three at the Dunn Center. The outcome could hinge on backcourt production. Containing West Georgia’s O’Gara will be a primary focus for the Austin Peay defense, while the Governors will look for efficient scoring from Perkins and others to complement their defensive effort. The battle in the paint and on the boards will also be critical, as both teams strive for a key conference victory to enhance their postseason positioning. Saturday’s game is scheduled for a 2 p.m. EST tip-off. Following this matchup, Austin Peay travels to face Central Arkansas on Wednesday, while West Georgia prepares for a road game at Lipscomb on Feb. 18.