Austin Peay State University battled against the University of North Florida on Thursday, February 19, where the Governors escaped UNF Arena with a hectic 77-76 win.
Governors freshman Zyree Collins came up with the ball with a few seconds left on the clock in the second half and tried calling a timeout. The problem was that the Governors had no timeouts left, so they received a technical foul, which allowed Kamrin Oriol to shoot two free throws. Oriol missed the first attempt but got the second to rattle in. With 1.9 seconds left, Ja’Corey Robinson threw a long pass to the opposite side of the court that fell into Anton Brookshire’s hands. Brookshire managed to get a shot off that went in, winning the game for the Governors in spectacular fashion.
Governors of the Game
Rashaud Marshall had a double-double with 27 points, 14 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block.
Anton Brookshire, who hit the game-winning shot, had 11 points, one rebound, one assist and one steal.
Ospreys of the Game
Kamrin Oriol gave the Governors problems all night with 24 points, seven rebounds and two assists.
Kent Jackson had 16 points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal.
The Governors now look to the second game of their Florida road trip, where they will face Atlantic Sun Conference foe Jacksonville University. The game is on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. in Swisher Gymnasium. The game will also be streamed on ESPN+.