Austin Peay Tops Stetson in Competitive Matchup
Friday, March 6, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Austin Peay Governors 69, Stetson Hatters 60, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Stetson Hatters vs Austin Peay Governors?
Austin Peay Governors beat Stetson Hatters 69-60 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on March 6, 2026.
Who was favored in Stetson Hatters vs Austin Peay Governors?
Austin Peay Governors were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -800 (about 89% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Austin Peay Governors secured a victory against the Stetson Hatters with a final score of 69-60. This game showcased the Governors' strong season performance, as they finished with a home record of 22-8, while the Hatters ended their campaign at 12-21. The game was held at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, where the Governors have been formidable this season.
Austin Peay entered the game with a recent record of 8-2 over their last ten games, although they were on a two-game losing streak prior to this victory. They averaged 86.1 points scored and allowed 79.6 points during that stretch, indicating a high-scoring style of play. Their last five games saw them average 83.4 points scored and 82.2 points allowed, suggesting a slight dip in both offensive and defensive efficiency. In contrast, Stetson's recent form included a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, with a two-game winning streak leading into this matchup. They averaged 77.5 points scored and 78.7 points allowed, with their last five games showing an average of 81.4 points scored and 77.4 points allowed.
At home, Austin Peay had a record of 3-1 in their last four games, while Stetson struggled away, managing only one win in five attempts. This disparity in home and away performance played a significant role in the outcome of the game. Historically, Austin Peay has dominated their recent meetings with Stetson, winning all three encounters this season, with scores of 73-65, 81-69, and 76-63.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any key players missing from either team, which meant both sides were likely at full strength for this important matchup. The betting market reflected Austin Peay's strong standing, with DraftKings setting the spread at -11.5 in favor of the Governors. The total points line was set at 153.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring game.
Conditions during the game were not detailed, but the atmosphere at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena was likely charged, given the stakes and the home crowd's support for Austin Peay. As the game progressed, viewers witnessed key moments, including free throws from Ethan Copeland and Matar Diop, as well as a highlight alley-oop dunk from Rashaud Marshall, which helped solidify the Governors' lead.
Ultimately, Austin Peay's ability to maintain control and execute down the stretch secured their victory, demonstrating their resilience and competitive edge in the NCAAB landscape.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | APSU -11.5 | 153.5 o -110 / u -110 | Stetson Hatters +550 · Austin Peay Governors -800 |
Leaders
- PointsRashaud Marshall21Austin Peay Governors
- AssistsJa'Corey Robinson3Austin Peay Governors
- ReboundsRashaud Marshall11Austin Peay Governors
- PointsEthan Copeland22Stetson Hatters
- AssistsDaniel Macgregor4Stetson Hatters
- ReboundsEthan Copeland7Stetson Hatters
Recent form
Austin Peay Governors
Last 10: 8-2Streak L286.1 scored · 79.6 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L97-111at Bellarmine KnightsFeb 28
- L88-93vs Central Arkansas BearsFeb 26
- W65-61at Jacksonville DolphinsFeb 22
- W77-76at North Florida OspreysFeb 20
- W90-70vs Bellarmine KnightsFeb 14
- W95-87at Queens University RoyalsFeb 12
- W91-62vs North Alabama LionsFeb 7
- W87-76vs Lipscomb BisonsFeb 5
- W81-78at West Georgia WolvesJan 31
- W90-82at Eastern Kentucky ColonelsJan 29
Stetson Hatters
Last 10: 4-6Streak W277.5 scored · 78.7 allowed per game1-4 away
- W92-76at Eastern Kentucky ColonelsMar 4
- W78-63vs Florida Gulf Coast EaglesFeb 28
- L85-89at Jacksonville DolphinsFeb 27
- W76-71vs North Florida OspreysFeb 21
- L76-88vs Central Arkansas BearsFeb 20
- L76-78at Florida Gulf Coast EaglesFeb 14
- W67-62vs Jacksonville DolphinsFeb 12
- L88-100at Eastern Kentucky ColonelsFeb 7
- L71-92at Bellarmine KnightsFeb 6
- L66-68vs North Alabama LionsJan 31
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 22-9 | +1 | 15-3 |
| Central Arkansas | 22-12 | +1 | 15-3 |
| Queens University | 21-14 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Lipscomb | 19-13 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| West Georgia | 15-17 | 6 | 8-10 |
| Bellarmine | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Jacksonville | 12-20 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Stetson | 12-21 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 11-21 | 7 | 7-11 |
| North Florida | 7-25 | 10 | 5-13 |
| North Alabama | 9-21 | 10 | 4-14 |
| Utah Valley | 25-9 | - | 14-4 |
| California Baptist | 25-9 | 1 | 13-5 |
| Utah Tech | 19-15 | 2 | 11-7 |
| UT Arlington | 18-14 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Southern Utah | 10-22 | 7 | 6-12 |
| Tarleton State | 14-18 | 9 | 5-13 |
| Abilene Christian | 14-19 | 9 | 5-13 |
Box score
| Stat | Stetson Hatters | Austin Peay Governors |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-53 | 24-55 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 8-26 | 5-20 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 25 |
| Free throws | 6-7 | 16-20 |
| Free throw % | 86 | 80 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 25 |
| Assists | 14 | 11 |
| Steals | 8 | 7 |
| Blocks | 2 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 38 |
| Fouls | 17 | 9 |
| Largest lead | 14 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 49 | 47 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half37-27Finley Sheridan makes 5-foot floating jump shot (Calvin Sirmans III assists)
- 1st Half37-30Anton Brookshire makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ja'Corey Robinson assists)
- 1st Half37-32Rashaud Marshall makes 1-foot dunk (Ja'Corey Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half37-35Anton Brookshire makes 23-foot three point jumper (Rashaud Marshall assists)
- 2nd Half37-36Rashaud Marshall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-36Finley Sheridan makes layup
- 2nd Half39-38Zyree Collins makes layup
- 2nd Half41-38Ethan Copeland makes layup
- 2nd Half41-40Rashaud Marshall makes layup (Collin Parker assists)
- 2nd Half41-41Rashaud Marshall makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half41-43Rashaud Marshall makes 2-foot dunk (Anton Brookshire assists)
- 2nd Half44-43Ethan Copeland makes 24-foot three point jumper (Daniel Macgregor assists)
- 2nd Half44-45Zyree Collins makes layup
- 2nd Half44-47Zyree Collins makes layup
- 2nd Half44-49Collin Parker makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half44-50Collin Parker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-51Collin Parker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-51Collin Kuhl makes layup (Ethan Copeland assists)
- 2nd Half47-51Jake Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-53Tate McCubbin makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half49-53Collin Kuhl makes 5-foot jumper (Daniel Macgregor assists)
- 2nd Half49-55Collin Parker makes layup
- 2nd Half51-55Daniel Macgregor makes layup (Jake Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half52-55Daniel Macgregor makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half52-57Rashaud Marshall makes layup
- 2nd Half54-57Daniel Macgregor makes layup
- 2nd Half54-58Rashaud Marshall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-59Rashaud Marshall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-61Anton Brookshire makes layup
- 2nd Half56-61Jake Johnson makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half56-63Rashaud Marshall makes layup
- 2nd Half56-64Rashaud Marshall makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half57-64Ethan Copeland makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-64Ethan Copeland makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-66Rashaud Marshall makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Zyree Collins assists)
- 2nd Half59-66Matar Diop makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-66Matar Diop makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-67Zyree Collins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-68Zyree Collins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-69Collin Parker makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Austin Peay Governors, below favours Stetson Hatters.
Venue
- VyStar Veterans Memorial ArenaJacksonville, FL
- Attendance2024
- OfficialsDonta Carter, Felix Fuerte, Jon Braska
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