Ognacevic’s 28 Points Propel Lipscomb Past Austin Peay

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — In a commanding performance, Jacob Ognacevic led Lipscomb to a decisive 95-78 victory over Austin Peay on Monday night by scoring 28 points. Ognacevic also contributed with five assists for the Bisons, who now boast a record of 21-9 overall and 13-4 in the Atlantic Sun Conference.

Joe Anderson was impressive with his shooting, making 6 out of 8 from the field, including five successful 3-pointers out of six attempts, and was flawless at the free-throw line, adding 21 points to the scoreboard. Will Pruitt contributed significantly, shooting 5 of 10 from the field and securing four 3-pointers out of eight attempts, culminating in a 15-point contribution and grabbing six rebounds.

On the side of the Governors, Isaac Haney stood out with 24 points despite their loss, with LJ Thomas adding another 14 points and Me’Kell Burries chipping in with 11.

Lipscomb now shares the lead in the conference with North Alabama, as both teams enter the final game of the regular season. The Bisons are set to host Central Arkansas on Wednesday, while North Alabama will conclude their regular season by hosting Queens University. The outcome of these final games is crucial, especially since Lipscomb and North Alabama each won one in their two encounters this season.