Halftime Report
Only one more half stands between N. Alabama and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have jumped out to a quick 40-33 lead against Austin Peay.
N. Alabama came into the match with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.
Who’s Playing
Austin Peay Governors @ N. Alabama Lions
Current Records: Austin Peay 8-12, N. Alabama 13-7
How To Watch
What to Know
We’ve got another exciting Atlantic Sun matchup on schedule as the N. Alabama Lions and the Austin Peay Governors are set to tip at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall. The Lions will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive.
Last Thursday, N. Alabama was able to grind out a solid victory over Lipscomb, taking the game 74-64.
N. Alabama smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lipscomb only pulled down seven.
Meanwhile, Austin Peay posted their closest win since November 8, 2024 on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Cent. Arkansas , sneaking past 73-71. Having forecasted a close victory for the Governors, the oddsmakers were right on the money.
N. Alabama has been performing well recently as they’ve won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season. As for Austin Peay, their win ended an eight-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-12.
Saturday’s contest is shaping up to be a scrappy match: N. Alabama has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 37.1 rebounds per game. It’s a different story for Austin Peay, though, as they’ve been averaging only 32.3. Given N. Alabama’s sizable advantage in that area, Austin Peay will need to find a way to close that gap.
N. Alabama came up short against Austin Peay in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, falling 77-71. Will N. Alabama have more luck at home instead of on the road?
Odds
N. Alabama is a big 12-point favorite against Austin Peay, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Lions as a 12.5-point favorite.
The over/under is 140.5 points.
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Series History
Austin Peay has won 3 out of their last 4 games against N. Alabama.
- Mar 07, 2024 – Austin Peay 77 vs. N. Alabama 71
- Feb 17, 2024 – Austin Peay 87 vs. N. Alabama 79
- Jan 18, 2024 – Austin Peay 83 vs. N. Alabama 80
- Feb 09, 2023 – N. Alabama 70 vs. Austin Peay 57
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