Austin Peay roughs up Middle Tennessee, 83-67

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — Maurice Hampton and Zac Schlader combined for 46 points to lead hot-shooting Austin Peay past Middle Tennessee State 83-67 Wednesday night.

Hampton scored 24 points and Schlader 22 as Austin Peay (7-4) shot 52.5 percent for the game, including 55.6 percent in the first half.

The Governors hit 20-of-36 from the floor in the first half en route to a 43-29 lead at the break.

Middle Tennessee (6-4) was led by Adam Vogelsberg with 15 points, Fats Cuyler with 13 and Kyle Young with 10, including 5-of-5 from the floor.

Austin Peay hit 6-of-12 3-pointers while the Blue Raiders were 6-of-23.

Middle Tennessee shot 47.4 percent for the game.