RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team plays its fourth game of the week Saturday night against FIU. Game time is set for 7 p.m.

A win over FIU would push Eastern Kentucky’s record to 5-1 for the first time since 2006-07. That was the last time EKU advanced to the NCAA tournament. Eastern Kentucky leads the Ohio Valley Conference in three-pointers made per game (10.8) and three-point shooting (42.5 percent). Senior Josh Taylor (14 three-pointers, 45.2 percent) and junior Justin Stommes (11 threes, 44 percent) are the Colonels’ top long-range threats.

FIU, out of the Sun Belt Conference, is 2-5 this year after an 84-71 loss to OVC rival Murray State Monday night. Forward Marvin Roberts leads the team in scoring (15.3 ppg) and rebounding (7.3 rpg). However, Roberts was held to two points while missing all 10 field goal attempts against Murray State. The Panthers are 0-3 in road games, but two of the losses have come to North Carolina and Tulsa.

FIU is coached by former NBA great Isiah Thomas.

The Panthers lead the all-time series by a count of 2-1 which includes a 57-54 win in last year’s season opener. FIU shot 53.3 percent (8-of-25) from behind the three-point line and rallied from a 12-point second half deficit to earn the win.

Following the game against FIU, Eastern Kentucky tips off OVC action on Thursday, Dec. 3 at preseason favorite Murray State.

GAMEDAY INFORMATION

Game Notes
--Click here for game notes!

Television
--Wazoo Sports Network (digital channel 11.3 in Louisville, digital channel 18.2 in Lexington)

Video Streaming
--Saturday’s game can be seen on the web as part of OVCSports.tv. The cost is $5.95. Click here for live video stream!

Live Audio
--Saturday’s game can be heard locally on WCYO 100.7 FM. Click here for live radio broadcast!

Live Stats
--Click here for live stats!

Tickets
--Tickets are available by calling the EKU ticket office at 859-622-2122. The ticket box office will open at 5:30 p.m. Arena doors will open at 5:30 p.m., as well.

Directions
--Click here for directions to Eastern Kentucky University.

Storylines
-- Senior Josh Taylor will be making his 100th appearance in a Colonel uniform Saturday night. The forward hauled in a career-high 10 rebounds in the previous game and was one point away from his first career double-double.

-- The Colonels have committed fewer turnovers than the opposition in all five games this year. Eastern Kentucky committed a season-low five turnovers in the win over UTSA on Wednesday.