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Sarah Mitchell, a senior split blocker on EKU’s beach volleyball team, earned her 50th career win on April 12. Mitchell and her partner, Paityn Walker, were able to secure wins at the No. 1 spot at the event.  Read more on our site. PHOTO: Courtesy of EKU BVB.
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On Thursday, Feb. 29, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) women’s basketball team, ranked 4th in the Atlantic Sun (ASUN) conference, fell to Austin Peay State University (APSU), ranked 6th, in a conference game at home. Read more on our website. Link in bio.
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Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) softball team began their 2024 season on a strong note with a 10-4 record, as of Friday, March 1. The team anticipates the winning trend to continue throughout the season, with more success in their future.  Read more on our site, link in bio.
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Eastern Kentucky University (17-11, 12-2 ASUN) was able to clinch at least a share of the ASUN regular season title with a valiant 95-82 victorious effort against Central Arkansas (9-22, 5-10 ASUN) on Saturday. Read more on our site, link in bio.
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A new group of football transfers were welcomed to EKU’s campus for a signing event in the Baptist Health Arena Hospitality Center on Wed., Feb. 7. Athletes and coaches spoke about the future of the program and incoming players. Read more on our site, link in bio.
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Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) men’s basketball took down Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) in a late night home conference game on Wed., Feb. 7, 90-82, making them the first team to clinch a spot in the ASUN Championship. Read more on our site. Link in bio.
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In a conference-defining game, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) men’s basketball brought down the University of North Florida (UNF) 89-76 at home on Saturday, Jan. 27.  Read more about the game on our website. Link in bio.
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Eastern Kentucky University's (EKU) men's basketball team suffered a tough loss against UT Martin on Friday, Nov. 17, 80-74. The game served as EKU's third home game, and 1st loss of the season. EKU is later set to play Prairie View A&U on Sunday, Nov. 19. 1/2
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Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) volleyball team crushed Bellarmine University (BU) in a 3-0 sweep on Sept. 20 in Alumni Coliseum. The 3-0 sweep against BU puts the Colonels on a 5-0 winning streak at home this season, as well as securing them their first conference win. 1/2
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Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) women’s volleyball team gained their first home win of the season in Tuesday’s game against Marshall University, 3-0. EKU defeated Marshall in three straight sets, 25-22, 25-16, and 25-19. Read more about the win on our website. Link in bio.
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EKU FOOTBALL: In the first game of the season, EKU fell to Cincinnati at Nippert Stadium, 66-13. EKU last played the Bearcats in the 2008 season opener, resulting in a 40-7 loss. EKU is scheduled to play at the University of Kentucky on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 3pm.
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STATEMENT FROM EKU ... On August 28, 2022 at approximately 10 a.m., Eastern Kentucky University Head Football Coach Walt Wells had a medical episode while at work. He is under the care of medical providers @EKUFootball
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Parking Lot Changes: The top two floors of the parking garage are now Residential zones. Summit lot is now a general lot for any permit holder. Adams lot is now a dual lot for E/C.
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All vehicles need to be moved out of residential lots/Ault lot/Keith lot by 5PM today. Vehicles left in those lots will be towed at owners expense. You may park in commuter lots, Lancaster lot or Kit Carson lot.
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EKU President David McFaddin kicks off Fall 2022 Employee Convocation. Welcome back! @ekupresident @eku @easternprogress
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Faculty filing OUT of graduation before it began bc there aren’t enough seats for graduates. I’m guessing people showed up who never RSVP’d for graduation. @ekupresident just confirmed 550 students RSVP’d & there should be 800 seats. @easternprogress @EKUGraduation
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.@EKU_Softball Maggie Pertee was named to the All-ASUN Freshmen Team, voted on by the league coaches. Pertee hit .256 with four doubles, two triples, three home runs, 14 RBIs, and nine stolen bases during her freshman season. #GoBigE 🥎
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Former @EKUHoops forward Tariq Balogun will be transferring to Binghamton University in New York. Good luck Tariq! – at Richmond, KY
Tariq Balogun@Riqdagreat9 May 2022
COMMITTED‼️💚 @BinghamtonMBB
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.@EKUBaseball defeated Jacksonville State in game two of today’s doubleheader, 5-3. Max Williams hit three home runs and ended with three RBIs.  Will King finished 1-for-4 with his two RBIs. The series finale will start at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Earle Combs Stadium.
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