RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University's men's basketball team will play long-time in-state rival Morehead State University in an exhibition game on Oct. 27.
 
The game will be played at Johnson Arena in Morehead and will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET.
 
The two teams have played 196 times during the regular season, dating back to the 1930-31 season.  However, the Colonels and Eagles have not met since EKU moved to the Atlantic Sun Conference following the 2020-21 season. 
 
The most recent match-up was in the semifinals of the 2021 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament in Evansville, Indiana.  MSU won that contest 67-64.  The two programs last played in Morehead on Dec. 14, 2020.
 
EKU holds a 112-84 advantage in the all-time series.
 
After renovation of the seating bowl, the Colonels will play their first game of the season in Baptist Health Arena against in-state rival Western Kentucky on Nov. 10.  EKU will begin the 2025-26 regular season against Midway University on Nov. 6.  That game will be played at the Seabury Center on the campus of Berea College at 8 p.m.
 
Fans wishing to purchase season tickets should contact the EKU Ticket Office at 859-622-2122 or via email at tickets@eku.edu.