History of the Governors
The Austin Peay Governors are the intercollegiate athletic teams of Austin Peay State University (APSU), located in Clarksville, Tennessee, United States. The Governor's athletic program is a member of the ASUN Conference. Before 2022 the Governors were members of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) and competed at the NCAA Division I level, including the Football Championship Subdivision. The Austin Peay mascot is The Governor, and the school colors are red and white. While the women's teams were formerly known as the Lady Govs, the school emphasizes that all teams are now Governors.
College Sports Established
1927
Location
Clarksville, Tennessee
College Name
Austin Peay State University
Collegiate History
1973 - Present / NCAA Division I
1962 - 1973 / University Division of the NCAA
Conference History
2022 - Present / ASUN Conference
1962 - 2022 / Ohio Valley Conference
Nickname
Governors - In the infant years of intercollegiate competition, Austin Peay's athletic representatives were often called "Normalities" or "Warriors." The present "Governors" tag surfaced around 1937, probably as a tribute to Governor Austin Peay.
NCAA Championships
Baseball 0
Men's Basketball 0
Women's Basketball 0
Football 0
Soccer 0
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