McCubbin scores 38 as Austin Peay knocks off Eastern Kentucky 97-90 in OT

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tate McCubbin scored a freshman record 38 points as Austin Peay beat Eastern Kentucky 97-90 in overtime on Thursday night.

McCubbin added six rebounds and three steals and drilled nine 3-pointers for the Governors (7-11, 2-3 Atlantic Sun Conference), who made a school record 19 3s. Tekao Carpenter scored 21 points while finishing 7 of 11 from 3-point range and added five rebounds. Anton Brookshire had 18 points and shot 4 of 10 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 7 from the line.

George Kimble III led the Colonels (8-10, 2-3) in scoring, finishing with 27 points. Devontae Blanton added 21 points, 13 rebounds and two steals for Eastern Kentucky. Turner Buttry also put up 19 points.

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Both teams play again on Saturday. Austin Peay visits Lipscomb and Eastern Kentucky hosts Bellarmine.

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