EKU HOME GAME AGAINST ALABAMA A&M CANCELLED
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University’s women’s basketball game at home against Alabama A&M University, scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 15, has been canceled due to ongoing COVID-19 protocols and quarantine procedures within the Alabama A&M program. EKU is scheduled to play at Morehead State University on Friday at 6 p.m.
COLONELS OVERCOME 16-POINT HALFTIME DEFICIT TO BEAT MOREHEAD STATE
RICHMOND, Ky. – A goaltending call on Michael Moreno’s jumper, and his ensuing free throw, with three seconds left in the game broke a 68-68 tie and sent the Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team to a 71-68 victory over Morehead State University on Monday at McBrayer Arena. The Colonels (4-1, 1-0 OVC) overcame a 16-point halftime […]
EKU ANNOUNCES POSTPONEMENT OF WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HOME GAME AGAINST MOREHEAD STATE
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University’s women’s basketball game at home against Morehead State University, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5, has been postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test and accompanying contact tracing measures among individuals within the EKU program. EKU will work with the Ohio Valley Conference and Morehead State regarding rescheduling of the game.
Richmond Mourns Death Of Local Dentist And Football Standout Fred Ballou
Freddie Ballou, a long time dentist, in Richmond has passed away this morning according to a Facebook post from John Lovell a local historian. Ballou was 76 years old. Aside from being a successful dentist he was an outstanding football player in the 1960s. Freddie played for Madison-Model from 1959-1961. Model and Madison High combined […]
BIG PLAY COLONELS BEAT WESTERN CAROLINA IN 2020 OPPORTUNITY BOWL
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University’s football team had scoring plays of 94, 69, 63 and 66 yards on its way to beating Western Carolina University, 49-17, in the 2020 Opportunity Bowl presented by Raising Cane’s on Saturday at Roy Kidd Stadium. The game turned on a series of big plays in the second quarter. With EKU […]
COLONELS OVERCOME 24-POINT DEFICIT, BUT FALL AT NO. 11 CENTRAL ARKANSAS
CONWAY, Ark. – Eastern Kentucky University’s football team erased a 24-0 deficit and took a 25-24 lead, but couldn’t hold off No. 11 University of Central Arkansas in a 37-25 loss on Saturday in Conway, Arkansas. Central Arkansas went in front 24-0 with 12:47 left in the second quarter. EKU got on the board when redshirt freshman Isaiah Velez […]
The Oldest Team In Baseball Gets Their First Cy Young Award Winner
Trevor Bauer wins the 2020 National League Cy Young Award. The Cincinnati Reds started playing baseball in 1876 making them the oldest team in Major League baseball. The Reds have five World Series wins, Nine National League Pennants, Seven National League West Division titles, Three National League Central Division titles, and a pair of Wild […]
EKU FALLS TO STEPHEN F. AUSTIN AT HOME
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University’s football team suffered a 24-6 loss to Stephen F. Austin State University on Saturday at Roy Kidd Stadium. The Colonels will play at No. 11 Central Arkansas next Saturday before returning to Roy Kidd Stadium on Nov. 21for the 2020 Opportunity Bowl against Western Carolina University. The Lumberjacks jumped out to a 14-0 lead […]
EKU TO HOST INAUGUARAL OPPORTUNITY BOWL
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University will host the inaugural Opportunity Bowl in memory of Dr. Sheila Pressley on Nov. 21, 2020, Vice President and Director of Athletics Matt Roan announced today. The game will feature EKU and Western Carolina University. Kickoff of the inaugural Opportunity Bowl is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at Roy Kidd Stadium. The Opportunity Bowl will […]
LAST SECOND FIELD GOAL ENDS EKU’S UPSET BID AT TROY
TROY, Ala. – Eastern Kentucky University’s football team took a 29-28 lead at Troy University with 21 seconds left in the game, but the Trojans drove 30 yards and then made a 47-yard field goal as time expired to pull out a 31-29 win on Saturday at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Colonels will host No. 11 Central […]
REUNION TOUR CONTINUES FOR EKU FOOTBALL WHEN COLONELS TRAVEL TO FACE FORMER FCS FOE TROY
TROY, Ala. – Eastern Kentucky University’s football team takes to the road to face Troy University on Saturday in Troy, Alabama. The game will air live on ESPN3 with kickoff scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. The live radio broadcast of the game is available in the Richmond area on WCYO 100.7 FM, and can be heard worldwide on EKUSports.com. […]
Major League Baseball and Cincinnati Reds Mourn Loss Of Joe Morgan
Joe Morgan who was part of the Big Red machine of the 1970’s for the Reds passed away Monday October 12th at the age of 77. USA Today’s Bob Nighengale reported the death first. Morgan was a ten time all star during his playing days and won two world series with the Reds. He started […]
COLONELS COMEBACK COMES UP SHORT AGAINST HOUSTON BAPTIST
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University’s football team fell behind by 14 early and trailed by 17 at halftime, but clawed back to within one point late in the fourth quarter of a 33-30 loss to visiting Houston Baptist University on Saturday at Roy Kidd Stadium. With the Colonels (1-3) down seven, Keyion Dixon caught a 27-yard […]
EKUFOOTBALL GAME WEEK: COLONELS SET FOR FIRST HOME GAME, HBU HIGH POWERED OFFENSE
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University’s football team will play its first home game of the 2020 season on Saturday when Houston Baptist University visits Roy Kidd Stadium. Kickoff for the Breast Cancer Awareness Game is scheduled for 3 p.m. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to the game. The game will air live on ESPN+. The […]
EKU CHOOSES CHRIS PROTHRO AS NEW BASEBALL HEAD COACH
RICHMOND, Ky. – Chris Prothro, who helped the University of South Alabama capture two conference championships, make two NCAA Regional appearances and compile a 152-104 record in five seasons as an assistant coach, was chosen as the new Eastern Kentucky University baseball head coach, Vice President and Director of Athletics Matt Roan announced on Wednesday. As the […]
Colonels Pick Up First Win Of Season & First Win For Head Coach Walt Wells
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Parker McKinney threw for 274 yards and four touchdown passes to lead the Eastern Kentucky University football team to a 37-14 win at The Citadel on Saturday in Charleston, South Carolina. The Colonels will play their first home game of the 2020 season next Saturday, Oct. 3, against Houston Baptist University. Kickoff at Roy Kidd […]
COLONELS PLAY AT THE CITADEL ON SATURDAY
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Eastern Kentucky University’s football team will play at The Citadel on Saturday. The game will air live on ESPN+ with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. The live radio broadcast of the game is available in the Richmond area on WCYO 100.7 FM, and can be heard worldwide on EKUSports.com. INSIDE THE SERIES – This is the […]
EKU ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES CAPACITY AND STADIUM GUIDELINES FOR HOME FOOTBALL GAMES
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University athletics announced its guidelines for home football games at Roy Kidd Stadium this season after designing a distanced seating plan and receiving necessary approvals. The Colonels are currently scheduled to play at home against Houston Baptist on Oct. 3, Central Arkansas on Oct. 24, Stephen F. Austin on Nov. 7 and Western Carolina on Nov. 21. […]
EKU ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL HOME FOOTBALL GAME
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University’s football team will host Houston Baptist University on Oct. 3, Vice President and Director of Athletics Matt Roan announced today. Kickoff against Houston Baptist at Roy Kidd Stadium is scheduled for 3 p.m. The Huskies, members of the Southland Conference, are 0-2 this season – falling at North Texas, 57-31, and at Texas […]
COLONELS FALL IN SEASON-OPENER AT MARSHALL
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Eastern Kentucky University’s football team lost 59-0 at Marshall University on Saturday at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. The Thundering Herd (1-0) scored 21 first quarter points to grab a big early lead. Xavier Gaines got it started with a 22-yard touchdown catch from Grant Wells. A 21-yard pass from Wells to Talik Keaton with 2:01 to […]
EKU Baseball Head Coach Edwin Thompson Resigns
RICHMOND, Ky. –Edwin Thompson has resigned as Eastern Kentucky University’s baseball head coach to accept the same position at Big East Conference member Georgetown University. “While we are certainly disappointed to see Edwin and his family leave our program, we are all excited for this new opportunity for them to return home to the DMV […]
EKU SEASON-OPENER AT MARSHALL TO AIR LIVE ON ESPN
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University’s football season opener at Marshall University will air live on ESPN at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5. EKU will play three home games as part of its 8-game fall schedule. For ticket information, call the EKUSports ticket office at 844-3-GOBIGE. Eastern Kentucky and Marshall were once FCS rivals. The two perennial national championship contenders […]
EKU Football Goes Against OVC Recommendations And Schedules 8 Games This Fall
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky’s football team is scheduled to play eight games this fall. The Colonels will host Central Arkansas, Stephen F. Austin and Western Carolina at Roy Kidd Stadium. “With the release of our schedule this morning, I am proud of what we have accomplished,” Vice President and Director of Athletics Matt Roan said. “We were able to schedule […]
Former Cincinnati Reds Great Brandon Phillips Joins Lexington Legends For Wednesday Night Game
Former Reds great Brandon Phillips is set to play for the Lexington Legends this Wednesday night. Phillips played for the Reds from 2006-2016 and became a fan favorite. He was named to the National League All Star team three times, earned four Gold Gloves and was a member of the 30/30 club in 2007.
Eastern Kentucky AD Matt Roan Releases New Statement Regarding Covid-19 Protocols
With a third football player leaving the program and a number of players sitting out of practice due to concerns over the way the University is handling the Covid situation AD Matt Roan releases new statement saying that “I want to be very clear that the well-being of our student athletes, coaches, staff, and campus […]