ATLANTA – The Eastern Kentucky University soccer team's inaugural ASUN Conference schedule has been released, the league office announced on Tuesday.
 
The fall 2021 conference slate features five home games and four road games.
 
The Colonels open ASUN play in the Sunshine State. EKU will play at Florida Gulf Coast in Fort Myers, Florida on Thursday, Sept. 23 followed by a trip to DeLand, Florida to face Stetson three days later.
 
Eastern will play its first home ASUN match against Jacksonville on Thursday, Sept. 30. Three consecutive home games follow – North Florida (Sunday, Oct. 3), North Alabama (Thursday, Oct. 7), and Lipscomb (Sunday, Oct. 10).
 
Following road games at Central Arkansas (Thursday, Oct. 14) and Jacksonville State (Sunday, Oct. 17), EKU will wrap up the regular season by hosting in-state foe Bellarmine on Saturday, Oct. 23.
 
The ASUN Tournament is scheduled to take place Oct. 29 through November 6.

"It's an exciting time at EKU with our transition into the ASUN," Head Coach Matt Cosinuke said.  "We look forward to new cities, new challenges and a great student-athlete experience.  From starting on the road in Florida, opening our first ASUN home game on Sept. 30 and finishing the regular season at home with an in-state rival, we look forward to a great season.  GoBigE!"