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 […]
No room for error, Stoops wants UK to ‘come out swinging’ in opener
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Coach Mark Stoops doesn’t want Kentucky to waste any time when the 23rd-ranked Wildcats open the season Saturday at No. 8 Auburn. “It’s the opener,” Stoops said earlier this week. “We’re on the road and it’s an early kickoff, so starting fast is key. You’ve got […]
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 […]
Richmond Little League Memorial Progress
WBONTV spoke to Phillis Adams, the President of the Richmond Little Little League wanted to update the public on the progress of the new memorial at Lake Reba. We also spoke to some contributors of the Memorial who share their Richmond Little League stories.
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 […]
60 Years of Richmond Little League and the Historical New Landmark Celebrating it
Madison County is celebrating 60 years of Richmond Little League Baseball. The famous pastime holds a special place in the hearts of many Madison County Citizens. Wbontv spoke to the president of the Richmond Little League, Phillis Adams, who goes into detail about the new memorial being constructed at the entrance of Lake Reba. This […]
