In a tightly contested game on Monday night, Austin Peay emerged victorious against Chattanooga with a score of 67-61. LJ Thomas was a significant contributor for the Governors, netting 18 points and grabbing five rebounds, helping his team improve to a perfect 3-0 for the season.

Alongside Thomas, Sai Witt made an impactful contribution by scoring 17 points and securing eight rebounds. Isaac Haney also turned in a solid performance, finishing with 14 points while showcasing his shooting accuracy, hitting 4 of 5 attempts overall, including 3 out of 4 from beyond the arc, and converting 3 out of 5 free throw attempts.

On the other side, Bash Wieland led the Mocs with 19 points and recorded a pair of steals. His efforts were complemented by Trey Bonham, who added seven points, six rebounds, and three steals to the team’s performance. Latif Diouf also chipped in with seven points for Chattanooga, which has now started the season at 0-3.