Eku Basketball Schedule
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The Eku Basketball Schedule for the 2019-2020 Season is now available. Check it out and make sure to catch all the action!
Upcoming games
The Eku Basketball Schedule lists all the upcoming games for the team. The schedule includes the time, date, opponent, and location of the game.
Results
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| ————- |:————-:| —--:|
| 11/16 | at Norfolk State | L, 71-72 |
| 11/19 | vs. Maryland Eastern Shore | W, 73-51 |
| 11/22 | at Pittsburgh | L, 77-85 |
| 11/24 | vs. Bucknell | W, 74-64 |
| 12/2 | at South Carolina Upstate | W, 75-62
Game recaps
EKU Men’s Basketball Holds On Late To Defeat VMI, 73-69
EKU dominating the glass early, out-rebounding VMI 23-9 in the first half
A cold shooting start from three for both teams, with EKU going 1-for-11 (9%) and VMI going 1-for-8 (12.5%) in the first half
EKU led by as many as 15 in the first half but saw that lead shrink to just five at halftime, 37-32
EKU shot 41.2% (17-41) from the field and 27.3% (3-11) from three in the first half while VMI shot 39% (13-33) from the field and 25% (1-4) from three
The Colonels took their first lead of the game with 11:53 to play but EKU answered right back with a 7-0 run to retake the lead and never trailed again
Player statistics
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The following is a list of player statistics for the Eku basketball team The list includes the player’s name, position, height, weight, and season average.
Player | Position | Height | Weight | Season Average
——-|———-|——--|——--|—————-
Scrubb | Guard | 6’4″ | 185lbs | 12.5ppg
Mills | Forward | 6’9″ | 225lbs | 8.2ppg
Martin | Center | 7’1″ | 260lbs | 10.1ppg
Simms | Guard
Team standings
The Eku basketball schedule lists the teams standings.
Team standings are based on a team’s won-loss record. The team with the best record is said to be in first place, the team with the second-best record is in second place, and so on.
Rivalries
Rivalries are an important part of college basketball Here are some of the biggest rivalries in Division I Basketball
-Duke vs. North Carolina These two ACC rivals have met over 270 times since their first matchup in 1920. Duke holds a slight edge in the overall series, with 133 wins to North Carolina’s 130.
-Kentucky vs. Louisville: These two teams have been dominant forces in college basketball for decades. They first met in 1913 and have played each other nearly every year since 1969. Kentucky leads the overall series with a record of 28-10.
-Indiana vs. Purdue: These two Big Ten rivals have been playing each other since 1901. Indiana leads the all-time series with a record of 102-59.
--Michigan State vs. Michigan: These two Big Ten rivals have been playing each other since 1909. Michigan State leads the all-time series with a record of 75-42.
Eku Basketball history
Eku Basketball History can be traced back to 1903 when the school fielded its first team. Since then, the Colonels have amassed an impressive record, including a National Championship in 1979. Today, the team competes in the NCAA Division I and is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference With a rich tradition of success, Eku basketball is one of the most popular sports on campus and draws large crowds to its games.
Eku Basketball in the news
The Eku men’s Basketball team is currently in the news as they are set to compete in the NCAA tournament The team has a long history of success, making it to the tournament 12 times in the last 20 years. This year, they are seeded 14th in the West region and will take on 3rd seed Purdue in the first round.
Eku Basketball Fan zone
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just want to show your support the EKU basketball fan Zone is the place for you! We have everything you need to gear up for game day including t-shirts, hats, and more.
Eku Basketball schedule
The Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team will open its 2019-20 season on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at home against Stony Brook
The Colonels’ 29-game regular season schedule features 16 games against opponents that participated in postseason play a year ago, including 12 games against teams that played in the NCAA Tournament
EKU’s non-conference slate also features home contests against Marshall (Nov. 8), Louisville (Nov. 12), IUPUI (Nov. 29), Campbellsville (Dec. 3), Wright State (Dec. 7) and West Virginia Wesleyan (Dec. 17).
The Colonels will play a total of 18 games as part of the Ohio Valley Conference schedule, including home contests against Morehead State (Jan. 2), Murray State (Jan. 4), Southeast Missouri (Jan. 25), Austin Peay (Feb. 1) and Jacksonville State (Feb. 15). EKU will also host UT Martin on Thursday, Feb. 20, as part of ESPN’s College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon
