Fort Myers, FL- #1 seed, and #23 nationally ranked FGCU (30-3) takes on #4 seed Austin Peay (17-11), in the ASUN Conference Tournament Semifinals, Wednesday night at 7 PM, from Alico Arena. FGCU looks to win their 13th straight game.
Stats (#4 APSU):
#4 Austin Peay averages 60.4 ppg, shoot 43.5% (607/1396) from the field, and 33.4% (120/359) from beyond the arc. The Governors average 33.0 team rebounds per game. #4 Austin Peay dishes out 11.1 assists, 8.2 steals, and 2.2 blocks per game. The Governors average 17.0 team turnovers per game.
Stats (#1 FGCU):
#1 FGCU averages 78.7 ppg, shoots 48.2% (947/1966) from the field, and 37.7% (394/1044) from beyond the arc. The Eagles average 33.3 team rebounds per game. #1 FGCU dishes out 18.2 assists, 9.2 steals, and 2.4 blocks per game. The Eagles average 12.4 team turnovers per game.
3 Players To Watch For (#4 APSU):
6’1 GR C Shamarre Hale 12.2 ppg, 6.9 rpg
-ASUN Unanimous Sixth Player of the Year
-ASUN 2nd Team All-Conference
5’11 GR G Yamia Johnson 10.8 ppg, 4.7 rpg
5’10 GR G Mariah Adams 10.3 ppg, 2.7 rpg
3 Players To Watch For (#1 FGCU):
5’3 5th G TK Morehouse 15.9 ppg, 3.4 rpg
-ASUN Conference Player of the Year
-ASUN 1st Team All-Conference
6’0 5th G Sha Carter 13.9 ppg, 6.2 rpg
-ASUN 1st Team All-Conference
5’8 R-JR G Alyza Winston 12.9 ppg, 2.5 rpg
-ASUN 3rd Team All-Conference
Overview:
The Eagles and Governors face off for the second time this season, after FGCU defeated Austin Peay 54-42, back on February 18th, from Alico Arena. The Austin Peay defense kept FGCU in check offensively, and held the Eagles to 18% (5/26) from beyond the arc. If Austin Peay is to beat FGCU, holding the three point shooting to a clip like the previous game, would serve the Governors well. Expect Coach Smesko to game plan well for Austin Peay, and give new looks both offensively and defensively.
#4 seed Austin Peay is led offensively by Shamarre Hale, who is averaging 12.2 ppg. She was named ASUN Unanimous Sixth Player of the Year after her strong season. Yamia Johnson (10.8 ppg) and Mariah Adams (10.3 ppg), both have had outstanding seasons also, and FGCU can’t lose track of them in gameplanning for Hale.
#1 seed FGCU is led offensively by TK Morehouse, who is averaging 15.9 ppg. She was named ASUN Conference Player of the Year, and to the ASUN 1st Team All-Conference team, for her incredible season. Sha Carter (13.9 ppg) and Alyza Winston (12.9 ppg) have been consistent offensively all year for the Eagles, and can also lead the team in scoring, in any game. We expect to see a higher offensive output for the Eagles in this game, and even though during conference tournaments, the games tend to be close, FGCU will make a statement vs Austin Peay.
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