RICHMOND, Ky. – After eight straight games on the road to begin the season, the Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team returns home to face Brescia University Saturday night in McBrayer Arena. Game time is set for 7 p.m.

The Colonels (3-5) have won 13 consecutive home openers dating back to the 1997-98 season. The December 3rd home opener is the latest for EKU since the 1981-82 season. Senior Jaron Jones is averaging a team-high 10.1 points per game and has scored at least 10 points in six straight games.

NAIA member Brescia (4-4) plays in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC). The Colonels last faced a team from the KIAC one year ago when Eastern defeated Alice Lloyd College in an exhibition game, 75-60. Bearcat forward Bryce Garrett averages almost 12 ppg and scored 14 points in a 74-65 loss to Fisk University Wednesday.

This will be the first of three consecutive home games for Eastern Kentucky. The Colonels also face North Carolina Central (Dec. 6) and Georgia Southern (Dec. 10) in the upcoming week.

GAMEDAY INFORMATION

Game Notes
--Click here for game notes!

Television
--None

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!  WCYO is now streaming on most mobile devices. Download the TuneIn Radio app, available for iPhone/iPod/iPad, Android, Blackberry, Palm and Windows Phone.

Live Stats
--Click here for live stats for the Brescia game!

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
--EKU finished 8-5 in McBrayer Arena last year, marking the 10th straight year the Colonels have notched a winning home record.

--Over the last three games, Eastern Kentucky is shooting just 34.2 percent (55-of-161) from the floor. EKU is 0-5 this year when finishing with a lower shooting percentage than the opposition.