Wes Channels scores 21 in Austin Peay’s 99-61 blowout win over Freed-Hardeman

Austin Peay routs Freed-Hardeman 99-61

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Wes Channels scored 21 points as Austin Peay defeated Freed-Hardeman 99-61 on Monday night.

Anthony Campbell added 18 points for the Governors (3-4). Marcel Williams and Justin Blake chipped in with 12 points apiece.

Austin Peay opened the game with an early 18-6 lead after Channels nailed a 3-pointer with 14:23 left in the first half.

An 18-5 run later in the half boosted the Governor’s lead to 42-19 with 5:49 left, and they would go on to lead 53-29 at halftime.

The Lions were led by Zack Frey, who scored 17 points on 6 of 12 shooting. Kyle Teichmann chipped in with 11 points.

Austin Peay shot 64.2 percent from the field (34-for-53), including 55.6 percent from 3-point range (10-for-18).

The Lions were outrebounded 42-20 in the contest.