Pettway lifts Tennessee Tech over Austin Peay 73-69
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- — John Pettway had a season-high 22 points as Tennessee Tech beat Austin Peay 73-69 on Saturday.
Jr. Clay had 16 points for Tennessee Tech (9-19, 6-9 Ohio Valley Conference). Kenny White Jr. added 10 points and seven rebounds. Keishawn Davidson had seven assists.
Tariq Silver had 15 points for the Governors (10-16, 6-10). Caleb Stone-Carrawell added 12 points. Cameron Copeland had 10 points and seven rebounds.
The Golden Eagles leveled the season series against the Governors. Austin Peay defeated Tennessee Tech 58-55 on Jan. 29.
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2021-22 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Murray State | 18-0 | +4 | 31-3 |
Belmont | 15-3 | +1 | 25-8 |
Morehead State | 13-5 | 5 | 23-11 |
Southeast Missouri State | 8-9 | 9.5 | 14-18 |
Tennessee State | 8-10 | 10 | 14-18 |
Austin Peay | 8-10 | 6 | 12-17 |
Tennessee Tech | 7-10 | 10.5 | 11-21 |
SIU Edwardsville | 5-13 | 13 | 11-21 |
UT Martin | 4-14 | 14 | 8-22 |
Eastern Illinois | 3-15 | 15 | 5-26 |