Eastern Kentucky University Athleticshttps://ekusports.com/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for Eastern Kentucky University Athleticsen-us60EKU Sports Weekly, Episode 10https://ekusports.com/news/2026/10/29/general-eku-sports-weekly-episode-10.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/10/29/general-eku-sports-weekly-episode-10.aspxGeneral

Episode 10 is now available. Check it out as Wes and Graham talk about the big homecoming win for football, the continued historic run for volleyball and the start of basketball season next week.]]>EKUSW10Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:43:00 EST2124563EKU Men's Basketball Begins Season Monday At Homehttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/10/29/eku-mens-basketball-begins-season-monday-at-home.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/10/29/eku-mens-basketball-begins-season-monday-at-home.aspxMen's Basketball

The contest will begin at 7 p.m. ET.]]>Austin Ball attempts a shot against StetsonThu, 29 Oct 2026 09:21:00 EST124560EKU Picked to Finish Second in UAC; Freihofer, Lewis-Williams Earn Preseason All-Conference Honorshttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/10/28/womens-basketball-eku-picked-to-finish-second-in-uac-freihofer-lewis-williams-earn-preseason-all-conference-honors.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/10/28/womens-basketball-eku-picked-to-finish-second-in-uac-freihofer-lewis-williams-earn-preseason-all-conference-honors.aspxWomen's Basketball

RICHMOND, Ky. — Eastern Kentucky University's Liz Freihofer and Kirsten Lewis-Williams earned spots on the 2026-27 Preseason All-United Athletic Conference women's basketball team and EKU was picked to finish second in the league, the UAC announced on Wednesday afternoon.]]>102826 Greg Todd ASUN ChampsWed, 28 Oct 2026 14:59:00 EST324559EKU Set to Host UAC Cross Country Championships on Friday at Arlingtonhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/10/28/eku-set-to-host-uac-cross-country-championships-on-friday-at-arlington.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/10/28/eku-set-to-host-uac-cross-country-championships-on-friday-at-arlington.aspxCross Country

RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University will host the 2026 United Athletic Conference (UAC) Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships on Friday morning at the University Club at Arlington.]]>UAC Cross Country Championships - 2Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:05:00 EST2224562Colonels Close Regular Season at West Georgia, Austin Peay With Division Title in Reachhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/10/28/soccer-colonels-close-regular-season-at-west-georgia-austin-peay-with-division-title-in-reach.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/10/28/soccer-colonels-close-regular-season-at-west-georgia-austin-peay-with-division-title-in-reach.aspxSoccer

CARROLLTON, Ga.- With the season winding down, the Colonels wrap up the regular season on the road with matches against West Georgia and longtime rival Austin Peay.]]>Soccer team photo vs CincinnatiWed, 28 Oct 2026 13:02:00 EST2024561Nothing I Can't Do: Coach Geri Polvino’s Lasting Legacy at EKUhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/10/28/volleyball-nothing-i-can-t-do-coach-geri-polvinos-lasting-legacy-at-eku.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/10/28/volleyball-nothing-i-can-t-do-coach-geri-polvinos-lasting-legacy-at-eku.aspxVolleyball

RICHMOND, Ky. — Dr. Geri Polvino moved to Richmond from Rochester, New York, in 1965.]]>Geri PolvinoWed, 28 Oct 2026 10:40:00 EST1924558EKU Wraps Up Homestand On Thursday Against Texas-Arlingtonhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/10/28/volleyball-eku-wraps-up-homestand-on-thursday-against-texas-arlington.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/10/28/volleyball-eku-wraps-up-homestand-on-thursday-against-texas-arlington.aspxVolleyball

Thursday will be Youth Sports Night and Trick-or-Treat with the Colonels.]]>Alexis Bull attacks the ball in the middle against Abilene ChristianWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:36:00 EST1924550Former Colonel Payton Collins Signs One-Year Extension with Saskatchewan Roughridershttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/10/27/football-former-colonel-payton-collins-signs-one-year-extension-with-saskatchewan-roughriders.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/10/27/football-former-colonel-payton-collins-signs-one-year-extension-with-saskatchewan-roughriders.aspxFootball

REGINA, Saskatchewan — Former Eastern Kentucky University offensive lineman Payton Collins has signed a one-year contract extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.]]>Payton Collins vs. UCATue, 27 Oct 2026 12:50:00 EST624557EKU Moves Up To No. 44 In NCAA Volleyball RPI Rankinghttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/10/27/eku-moves-up-to-no-44-in-ncaa-volleyball-rpi-ranking.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/10/27/eku-moves-up-to-no-44-in-ncaa-volleyball-rpi-ranking.aspxVolleyball

The Colonels have beaten nine straight opponents without losing a set.]]>Cassidy Trahan celebrates after winning a point against Central ArkansasTue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 EST1924554Burke Named Player of the Week, Hill & Abney Earn Setter Pair Of The Weekhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/10/26/volleyball-burke-named-player-of-the-week-hill-abney-earn-setter-pair-of-the-week.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/10/26/volleyball-burke-named-player-of-the-week-hill-abney-earn-setter-pair-of-the-week.aspxVolleyball

EKU has won a program record 15 straight matches and will host Texas-Arlington on Thursday at 6 p.m.]]>Addison Burke swings at a ball against North AlabamaMon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 EST1924553