Channels scores 21 points to lead Austin Peay to 90-72 victory over Tennessee-Martin

Austin Peay defeats Tennessee-Martin 90-72

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Wes Channels scored 21 points to lead four players in double figures as Austin Peay rolled to a 90-72 victory over Tennessee-Martin on Thursday night.

Anthony Campbell scored 19, Caleb Brown had 14 and John Fraley added 11 points for the Governors (9-8, 3-2 Ohio Valley Conference), who snapped a three-game losing streak.

Austin Peay shot 61.3 percent from the field (19-for-31) in the second half and 54 percent for the game (34-for-63). The Governors broke a halftime tie by opening the second half on a 20-5 run.

Chris Reaves scored on a jumper to give Austin Peay a 60-45 lead with 12:41 left and the Governors retained a double-figure advantage the rest of the game.

Marquis Weddle scored 25 points, Benzor Simmons added 17 and Reuben Clayton scored 16 points for the Skyhawks (2-11, 0-4), who have lost two games in a row.