Seven Straight Wins For The Colonels As They Top EIU 93-85
CHARLESTON, Ill. – Sophomore Michael Moreno’s three-pointer with three seconds remaining in regulation sent the game into overtime, and the Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team held on to beat host Eastern Illinois, 93-85, on Saturday at Lantz Arena. It is EKU’s seventh consecutive win, and it makes the Colonels 12-2 (6-1 OVC) on the year. […]
Berea Community Hires Frank Parks As New Head Football Coach
This week Berea introduced Frank Parks as their new head football coach. He replaces Tony Degregorio who served as one season as head coach. “Coach Parks comes to us with years of experience from several successful football programs,” Athletics Director Jerry Bingham said in a news release. “During his coaching career, he has been a […]
Eastern Kentucky Football Mourns The Death Of Hall Of Famer Tim Lester
Former Colonels great Tim Lester has passed away at the age of 52 the University announced Monday. Tim cane to EKU from Miami Florida in 1987 but missed his first season due to injury but in 1988 he helped he finished 2nd in the OVC in rushing with 1239 yards. His teammate Elroy Harris led […]
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 […]
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 […]
Calipari’s NBA lottery streak ends, Maxey 21st, Quickley 25th in draft
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — For the first time in John Calipari’s tenure as coach of the Wildcats, a Kentucky player wasn’t selected as a lottery pick in the NBA Draft on Thursday night and he had to wait a while before one of his players was chosen. Tyrese Maxey was […]
Winter Sports Postponed by KHSAA
During their Wednesday meeting, KHSAA Board of Control members voted on several important decisions regarding Fall & Winter high school sports. The KHSAA are postponing 2020 Fall sports and practices (excluding football playoffs) until after December 13th, and 2020-21 Winter sports season until January 4th. The decision to postpone all Winter sports impacts activities including […]
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 […]
UK’s Mitchell retires following ‘life-altering’ health scare last summer
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky, (KT) — Matthew Mitchell has stepped down as women’s basketball coach at the University of Kentucky. After consulting with his family and Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart on Thursday, Mitchell opted to step down. Assistant coach Kyra Elzy has been named interim coach. “This was a difficult decision […]
Pervis Ellison sparked UK freshman Lance Ware’s ‘love for the game’
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Lance Ware got a late start on basketball and didn’t fully embrace the sport until former Louisville standout Pervis Ellison intervened. “We did a little workout and I’ve kind of been working with him and in contact with him ever since to this day,” he said. […]
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 […]
A preseason surprise, UK freshman Jackson relishes underdog role
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Isaiah Jackson has always considered himself an underdog and wants to keep it that way going into his freshman season at Kentucky. “Me thinking like that, I feel like I can show a lot of people what I can do and surprise a lot of people,” […]
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 […]
Heralded UK freshman Boston brings swagger to court
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — BJ Boston will never forget his first visit to Rupp Arena. On an unofficial visit four years ago to campus, Boston “watched some practice” and came away impressed as a ninth-grader. “It was just awesome,” Boston said. “I loved it ever since.” Following the visit, Boston […]
Transfer Sarr glad to be part of ‘winning culture’ at Kentucky
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky, (KT) — Olivier Sarr couldn’t turn down an opportunity to play for Kentucky and waiting for a waiver was worth the wait for the former Wake Forest standout. “They told me to stay positive at all times, and I did it,” Sarr said Wednesday. “But, honestly, sometimes it […]
Football Highlights: Berea Middle vs. Foley
The Foley Warriors met the Berea Pirates on their home field last night as the two teams gave an exciting look into what the future may hold for Madison County high school athletics. Watch the highlights of the game in the video above, and catch live sports broadcasts on our Facebook, YouTube, and Roku channels!
Stoops considering QB options to jump-start offense
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kentucky could be making a change at quarterback when the Wildcats take on No. 5 Georgia Saturday. Kentucky coach Mark Stoops is considering his options following the Wildcats’ 20-10 loss at Missouri, a letdown that came on the heels of a 34-7 win at Tennessee the […]
Calipari hopeful Cats can play full schedule, backup teams in place
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky, (KT) — John Calipari isn’t sure what’s going to happen beyond Thanksgiving weekend. “We don’t run this,” Calipari said during a Zoom conference call with reporters on Monday. “The virus runs us. … I don’t know how this thing is going to play out and, I will tell […]
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 […]
Calling himself a ‘dog,’ UK freshman brings in defensive mentality
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Cam’Ron Fletcher loves to play defense and doesn’t back down from a challenge. “I’m a dog,” the Kentucky freshman forward said. “I’m going to get on the floor. I’m going to get dirty. I’m going to do all the little things.” Those little things involve chasing […]
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 […]
WBONtv Sports Highlights: 44th District Soccer Championship
Last night at Madison Central both the girls and boys 44th district championships were on the line at Madison Central. In the girls match, it was the number 1 seed Model facing off vs Madison Southern. After losing their only district came of the year to Madison Southern earlier in the year 2-1, Model was […]
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. […]
