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. […]
Mintz: Coming to UK ‘one of best decisions that I’ve ever made’
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Davion Mintz isn’t looking back on his decision to play one more season of collegiate basketball for the University of Kentucky. It didn’t take the Creighton graduate transfer long to get used to his new surroundings earlier this summer. “I immediately thought after a few weeks […]
Stoops: Paschal’s leadership giving Wildcats big lift on defense
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kentucky coach Mark Stoops hasn’t been surprised by Josh Paschal’s leadership this season. “He is an amazing individual,” Stoops said Monday. “Josh has been through some tough situations and to see him come out on the other side is also inspirational.” Nearly two years removed from […]
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 […]
Ole Miss offense to provide challenge for UK in home opener
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — The competition doesn’t get any easier for Kentucky. A week following a 29-13 loss to No. 8 Auburn, the Wildcats open the home portion of the schedule Saturday against Mississippi, which features one of the top-ranked offenses in the country. Although the Rebels (0-1) suffered a […]
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 […]
Joey Gatewood receives waiver
LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Mark Stoops has another option at quarterback this season. University of Auburn transfer Joey Gatewood received a waiver and was declared eligible by the NCAA and the Southeastern Conference Wednesday night. “We’re thankful that the SEC Presidents and Commissioner Greg Sankey took into account the unique circumstances around this season.” Kentucky […]
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 […]
Calipari says he has date set for UK-Louisville game … if it happens
If virus keeps Cards from playing, UK coach has another team to plug in By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — The date and time is set for Kentucky’s annual rivalry game with Louisville this season. “We have the date and the time and unless that changes, if they choose not to play, […]
Stoops: Mistakes in loss at Auburn easily noticeable, but correctable
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kentucky doesn’t have much time to dwell on what went wrong in the season opener last weekend. After reviewing film from a 29-13 loss to Auburn, coach Mark Stoops said the team’s two turnovers — an interception and a fumble — were “very noticeable” and added […]
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 […]
Calipari fully expects to play instate game at Louisville this season
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kentucky coach John Calipari fully expects to play at Louisville this season despite concerns from Cardinals coach Chris Mack. “Chris and I have talked and he expressed his concerns,” Calipari told the Louisville Courier-Journal Friday. “While I understand the difficulty and the complications created by the […]
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 […]
