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Final predictions for Mississippi State football vs Eastern Kentucky
Mississippi State football opens up the 2024 season against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. Here's how we see the matchup playing out... The Bulldog offense should have a big day against the EKU defense. Eastern Kentucky had one of the worst defenses in college football last season, allowing over 476 yards...
Eastern Kentucky opens play in bell-ringing Mississippi Saturday in today’s NIL environment
As Eastern Kentucky University opens its football season Saturday, the players will face a challenge on the field and off the field. On the turf will be SEC foe Mississippi State. Not far off the field will be the ringing of lots of cow bells, a Bulldog tradition.
Bulldogs’ Opening Day – Eastern Kentucky
The much-anticipated beginning of Mississippi State’s 2024 football season is finally here. The Bulldogs’ opening day against Eastern Kentucky will mark many firsts in Starkville. Jeff Lebby gets his start as a head coach, with a brand-new offense and basically a new roster. He took advantage of the transfer portal, bringing in 19 players mostly to fill his high-powered veer-and-shoot offense.
An Open Letter from Director of Athletics Kyle Moats
The last month and a half has been busy and exhilarating. I've had the opportunity to meet many friends, supporters, donors, and alumni of EKU. There is a tremendous amount of optimism and excitement for the upcoming athletic season. Everyone has been accommodating and very helpful with our transition, which we appreciate greatly. My family has fully relocated to the Central Kentucky area. We still have much work to do inside the house, but we look forward to settling in. Thank you to all the wonderful people who have inquired and expressed their well wishes.
New quarterback Morrissey, Colonels set to begin 2024 season against Mississippi State
RICHMOND, Ky. — With new quarterback Matt Morrissey at the helm, coach Walt Wells and Eastern Kentucky football will kick off the 2024 season Aug. 31 at Mississippi State. Saturday's game is the first-ever meeting between the Colonels and Bulldogs. The Colonels are 0-8 against the Southeastern Conference and are seeking their first win over a Football Bowl Subdivision school since a seven-overtime defeat of Bowling Green two years ago.
DJ Wren puts a spin on Wildcats’ 48-31 win, scores five TDs
CORBIN — Lynn Camp’s DJ Wren put a spin on what he could do on the grid during Friday’s matchup with Berea. He took the opening kick-off for a touchdown, also returned an interception for a score while adding three more touchdowns to help the Wildcats secure a 48-31 win over Berea.
Cards watch two-goal lead turn into 3-all draw
RICHMOND — It looked as if the South Laurel Cardinals were going to come away with a win over Madison Southern, but struggles in the second half led to a 3-all draw. South Laurel (5-1-1) built a 3-1 lead thanks to goals from Henri Flaegel, Drew Allen, and Liam Zik before the Eagles began to rally, converting two penalty kicks to force a draw.
Colonels Shutout Iona On First Day Of 2024 Season
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – — In its second match of the day, EKU beat Iona University, 3-0, on Friday at the Boston College Invitational. The Colonels suffered a 3-0 loss to Texas Tech in their first match of the day. Iona started strong, jumping out to a 5-1...
Two EKU Volleyball Stars Named Preseason All-ASUN
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Volleyball’s Josie Schmitendorf and Sarah Mitchell were named preseason All-ASUN (Atlantic Sun Conference) on Aug. 21. Additionally, Schmitendorf was also selected as the preseason ASUN defensive player of the year. All of these preseason accolades set the bar high for EKU Volleyball this fall. The team as a whole is predicted to finish third in the conference this season.
Williamsburg remains red-hot, defeats Jackson County with two-set sweep
MCKEE — When you’re hot, you’re hot, and the Williamsburg Lady Yellow Jackets volleyball team is red-hot. Dirk Berta’s squad won their fourth match in a row, improving to 7-1 after defeating Jackson County for the second time this season with a two-set victory. Williamsburg picked...
EKU Falls To ACC Foe Boston College
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – — Eastern Kentucky University lost to Atlantic Coast Conference foe Boston College, 3-1, on Saturday at the Boston College Invitational. EKU will host the Geri Polvino Invitational (GPI) starting Friday at the Rick Erdmann Olympic Sports Training Center (OSTC). The invitational will include six matches over two days. The Colonels will face old rival Morehead State on Friday at 1 p.m. and Radford at 7 p.m. on Friday. EKU closes out the GPI on Saturday against Youngstown State at 1:30 p.m.
Colonels End Three Match Home Stand Hosting Eastern Illinois on Sunday
RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University women's soccer team concludes a three-match home stand on Sunday hosting former conference foe Eastern Illinois on Sunday afternoon at the EKU Soccer Field. Sunday's match is scheduled to kickoff at Noon EST and is the program's Labor Day Celebration, fans can...
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