EKU Men’s Basketball Adds Louisville Native for 2026-27 season
Drae Vasser, a 6-foot-1 guard from Louisville, Kentucky, has signed to play basketball at Eastern Kentucky University, head coach A.W. Hamilton announced today. Vasser spent the past two seasons at Vincennes University. After redshirting in 2024-25 he averaged 17.6 points, 5.9 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game on his way to earning First […]
EKU Women’s Basketball Team upsets top seeded Utah in first round of WBIT
The historic season continues for Eastern Kentucky University women’s basketball, the Colonels upset No. 1 seed Utah, 72-58, in the first round of the 2026 Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament (WBIT) on Thursday night inside Baptist Health Arena. With the win, the Colonels improve to 25-8 overall, setting a program record for victories in a single […]
2026 EKU Football Schedule Released: Key Dates & Matchups
RICHMOND, Ky. – The EKU football team released the dates for the 2026 season with some familiar names on the schedule. The six non-conference games were added in with the six conference matchups that were announced in December as the Colonels enter their first season in a new conference. EKU will have five home games, including […]
Another State Championship for local Volleyball team
Story by J.T. Elliott, Ed.D. Photo courtesy of Ashley Barnett The most successful sports coach of all time, UCLA’s John Wooden, once said, “Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character.” The girls’ volleyball team at Madison Christian Academy (MCA) proved that truth this past weekend in Elizabethtown, repeating as Kentucky Christian Schools Athletic Association (KCSAA) […]
AI gives us options on what to do with the 44th District Tournament Draw
Every year, this topic comes up like clockwork. Former players text about it, longtime locals debate it over coffee, and if you’re new to the area, you’re probably wondering what everyone’s talking about. The 44th District basketball tournament is one of the last in Kentucky that still uses a random draw instead of seeding teams […]
One Win from the Top: MCA JV Boys Finish State Runner Up
The Madison Christian Academy (MCA) Junior Varsity boys basketball team earned a state runner up finish in the Kentucky Christian Schools Athletic Association tournament held in Elizabethtown on Friday, January 23. The team competed in the Division II bracket based on the overall age of the teams participating. Over the course of the day, the […]
Latest Madison County Sports Hall of Fame Induction class to include two former NFL players and State Champion Basketball team
Nine individuals and three special teams have been selected for enshrinement into the 2026 Class of the MadisonCounty Sports Hall of Fame during the induction dinner that will be held at 5 p.m. on May 16th in the EKU PerkinsBuilding. Lee Anne Browder, the new chairman of the MCSHoF Executive Board, announced the names of […]
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond – Chewjitsu Louisville results
January 17, 2026 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond traveled to Louisville, Kentucky to compete at the Chewjitsu Open Louisville 2026, turning in another strong team performance. The team returned to Richmond with 9 gold, 7 silver, and 4 bronze medals. The nine youth competitors combined their efforts to earn 2nd Place for Best Overall Youth […]
EKU Men’s Basketball looks for third straight win
The Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team will play at Austin Peay tonight before hosting in-state conference rival Bellarmine University on Saturday currently riding a two game winning streak. The game tonight will begin at 8 p.m. ET. Saturday’s contest is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Both games will air live on ESPN+. The live audio […]
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond NAGA Results
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond traveled to the North American Grappling Association (NAGA) event in Cincinnati on January 10th and delivered an outstanding performance across all divisions. The youth team had an impressive showing, tying for 1st place overall in the youth team standings. Notable performances came from Israel Prince and Rylan Durham, whose determination, discipline, and coachability stood out throughout the day. The entire youth squad […]
10PJJ Richmond’s Isaiah Johnson Captures GoodFight World Title
December 13, 2025 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Richmond athlete Isaiah Johnson traveled to Pennsylvania over the weekend to compete at the GoodFight Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championships, where he captured a GoodFight World Title. Qualification for the GoodFight Worlds requires athletes to win a sanctioned qualifying event. Johnson secured his spot earlier this fall when GoodFight hosted […]
Freihofer leads the way for EKU Women’s Hoops
The Eastern Kentucky University women’s basketball team was firing on all cylinders Wednesday night, putting together a complete performance to defeat Evansville, 83-60, inside Baptist Health Arena. The Colonels took control early, scoring 34 points in the first quarter, the fourth-most in a single quarter in program history and second-most against a DI opponent. EKU (2-1) bounced […]
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond – GoodFight Tournament Results
October 18, 2025 The GoodFight Tournament, one of the area’s only submission-only circuits, debuted in Richmond, KY on October 18, 2025. Held at the Telford YMCA, jiu-jitsu schools from across the region came together to compete in this unique ruleset format. Four youth teams battled it out on the mats, with 10th Planet Richmond earning 1st place overall with 309 […]
The Bond: Two Hearts – One Spirit, Madison County’s Cody Dorman and the statue dedication of Cody’s Wish
By R. David Shew Sometimes in life, you are where you are supposed to be. Being a thoroughbred lover, this morning at the Kentucky Horse Park was a special moment in my life. Kelly, Leslie, and Kylie Dorman along with sculptor, Jocelyn Russell, gathered together with the Darley family and unveiled the Cody’s Wish monument. […]
EKU VP & Director of Athletics, Kyle Moats Appointed to FCS Oversight Committee
Eastern Kentucky University Vice President and Director of Athletics, Kyle Moats has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Football Championship (FCS) Oversight Committee. As a member of the committee, Moats will serve as the United Athletic Conference’s representative, with a total of 18 members including a representative from each FCS conference making up the […]
EKU Men’s Hoops set to host another Late Night with the Colonels at Dillingham Park
Late Night With The Colonels, the third annual collaboration between the Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team and the city of Richmond will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 16 at Dillingham Park. Fans will be able to get their first look at the 2025-26 team. There will be a dunk contest, […]
Non Conference Schedule announced for EKU Men’s Hoops
Eastern Kentucky University’s men’s basketball non-conference schedule will include two games against teams that played in last season’s NCAA Tournament, three games against NIT squads and a game against the CBI Tournament champion. The Colonels’ 11 non-conference contests against NCAA Division I competition include nine games against opponents who had a winning record and won […]
EKU Women’s Volleyball ready for Conference Play
Eastern Kentucky University’s volleyball team will start Atlantic Sun Conference play with a road match at Bellarmine University on Friday before hosting Florida Gulf Coast University on Sunday. Friday’s match in Louisville will begin at 6 p.m. ET. Sunday’s contest at the Olympic Sports Training Center on the EKU campus will start at 12 p.m. […]
EKU volleyball hits the road for pair of tough matches
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University’s volleyball team will take a 7-3 record into its final non-conference weekend of the season as the Colonels face Cincinnati and Ball State in Muncie, Indiana. EKU’s match with Cincinnati is set for 3 p.m. on Friday. The match against the host Cardinals is Saturday at 4 p.m. and will […]
Richmond’s 10th Planet Jui Jitsu ADCC Results
ADCC made its first-ever appearance in Kentucky this past weekend, drawing more than 1,100 competitors from across the globe. Widely recognized as the most prestigious grappling organization in the world, ADCC is renowned for its demanding no-gi ruleset and elite level of competition. The 10th Planet Richmond team brought an impressive 23 competitors to the […]
Madison Central grad, Logan Cantrell, captures 1st Place at Bluegrass State Games, closes high school career in dominant fashion
Local standout Logan Cantrell, a 2025 Madison Central High School graduate, ended his high school wrestling career on a high note Saturday, July 26, by taking 1st place in his division at the Bluegrass State Games in Lexington, KY. Cantrell, a member of the Madison Central wrestling team and team captain his senior year, secured the gold medal with a string of decisive victories: The tournament […]
EKU to transition sports to United Athletic Conference
Pending approval by the Board of Regents, Eastern Kentucky University Athletics plans to transition to the newly-expanded United Athletic Conference (UAC) as a full all-sports member beginning in 2026-27, Vice President and Director of Athletics Kyle Moats announced on Thursday. Effective July 1, 2026, the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) will rebrand as the UAC and join the […]
Pair of MUSA Soccer teams win Presidents Cup
For the first time in club history, two teams from the Madison United Soccer Association (MUSA) Flyers brought home championship trophies from the Kentucky Youth Soccer Association’s Presidents Cup. As part of MUSA’s select soccer program, the Flyers 2010 Girls team and the 2010 Boys Blue team both battled through two weekends of tournament play, […]
10th Planet Richmond Dominates at Fuji BJJ Ohio State Championships
The Fuji BJJ Ohio State Championships took place this past Saturday in Cincinnati, with 10th Planet Richmond making an outstanding impression on the mats. The team claimed the Best Kids Team Award, earning a remarkable 2,940 points—a commanding 8 790-point lead over the second-place team. Overall, 10th Planet Richmond won runner up Best Academy combining […]
Local Homeschool Basketball Teams Wrap Up 2024-25 Seasons
As the 2024-25 basketball season comes to a close, local homeschool teams reflect on their hard work, challenges, and achievements on the court. The Richmond Guardians boys’ basketball team finished the season with a 4-16 record. Despite the tough season, standout player Steven Morrison led the team with an impressive 14 points per game. Max […]
