DECEMBER 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS 4-2 · 2ND IN A-SUN
4-2 · 2ND IN A-SUN
Takeaways from Alabama Basketball's Win Over EKU Blake Byler’s thoughts and takeaways from the Crimson Tide’s dominating victory.
Alabama ends 3-game skid over EKU; Oats: 'We needed a win like that' The Crimson Tide shot 50% from 3-point range, its best output from deep in nearly a month.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • AL.COM
Live Updates: Alabama Basketball vs. Eastern Kentucky The Crimson Tide needs to bounce back after losing their last three contests.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Cozart leads Eastern Kentucky against Troy after 24-point outing
Eastern Kentucky visits the Troy Trojans after Isaiah Cozart scored 24 points in the Colonels' 85-75 loss to the Northern Kentucky NorseDECEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vinson scores 17, Northern Kentucky downs Eastern Kentucky 85-75
Sam Vinson scored 17 points as Northern Kentucky beat Eastern Kentucky 85-75DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eastern Kentucky player McCullough faces assault charge after run-in during Tennessee car accident
Eastern Kentucky women’s basketball player Sierra McCullough is charged in Tennessee with assaulting a woman who requested insurance information following an April car accident in...DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Langley's late OT bucket send UNC Greensboro past Eastern Kentucky 87-85
Kobe Langley scored 19 points and his left-handed floater off a drive in the lane with less than a second left carried UNC Greensboro past Eastern Kentucky 87-85 in overtimeDECEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blanton scores 19, Eastern Kentucky holds off Troy 77-76
Led by Devontae Blanton's 19 points, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels defeated the Troy Trojans 77-76NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lane scores 20 in Prairie View A&M's 76-64 victory against Eastern Kentucky
Led by Charles Lane Jr.'s 20 points, the Prairie View A&M Panthers defeated the Eastern Kentucky Colonels 76-64 on TuesdayNOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cozart scores 33, Eastern Kentucky takes down NAIA-member Wilberforce 133-75
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels cruised past the Wilberforce Bulldogs of the NAIA 133-75 on Friday night led by Isaiah Cozart's 33 pointsNOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cozart scores 20 in Eastern Kentucky's 108-72 victory against WVU Tech
Led by Isaiah Cozart's 20 points, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels defeated the WVU Tech Golden Bears 108-72 on Tuesday nightNOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jackson Holt - Out until December Holt is out until December due to a knee injury, per Jeff Goodman of Stadium.
Impact Holt will be again during the middle or second half of December. In that case, he must sit out at least seven or eight Eastern Kentucky games, with that tally potentially increasing to double digits.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Charlotte wins CBI title, holds off Eastern Kentucky 71-68
Aly Khalifa scored 14 of his 20 points in the first half, Montre’ Gipson made three 3-pointer in the second half, and No. 3 seed Charlotte held off No. 8 seed Eastern Kentucky 71-6...MARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tayshawn Comer - 15 points in 2OT win Comer notched 15 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-8 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 108-106 2OT win over Southern Utah.
Impact Comer was able to make solid contributions across the board and help Eastern Kentucky to the championship game of the CBI on Wednesday against Charlotte. Comer has come on late in the season, averaging 11.4 points, 3.1 assists, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.3 three-pointers over the last 13 games.
MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leland Walker - Key bench option Walker notched 16 points (7-18 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 108-106 2OT victory over Southern Utah.
Impact Walker was a big factor off the bench in this double-overtime victory. The freshman was able to impact the game in a number of different areas, something he has done a pretty good job at throughout much of the season. Walker is now averaging 13.7 points, 3.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.7 steals through the first three games of the CBI. He will look to continue his strong play in the championship on Wednesday against Charlotte.
MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Cozart - Career game in 2OT win Cozart accumulated 31 points (14-17 FG, 3-7 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal across 41 minutes during Tuesday's 108-106 2OT win over Southern Utah.
Impact Cozart posted a career-high 31 points in this crazy double-overtime semifinal game. Cozart has been incredible in the CBI averaging 20.7 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks per contest. He will look to do battle against a strong Charlotte frontcourt in the championship game on Wednesday.
MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Eastern Kentucky downs Southern Utah 108-106 in CBI semis
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels defeated the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 108-106 in overtime in the CBI Tournament on Tuesday night led by Isaiah Cozart's 31 pointsMARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eastern Kentucky defeats Indiana State 89-88 in OT in CBI
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels defeated the Indiana State Sycamores 89-88 in overtime in the CBI Tournament on Monday led by Devontae Blanton's 32 pointsMARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Devontae Blanton - Another 20-point game Blanton closed Sunday's 91-75 OT win over Cleveland State with 22 points (10-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 34 minutes.
Impact Blanton was able to notch his 14th 20-point game of the season in the opening round of the CBI. The 6-6 junior is now averaging 16.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.1 three-pointers per contest on the season. Blanton will look to continue to help his team advance when they face Indiana State on Monday in the quarterfinals.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Cozart - Dominates paint in win Cozart accumulated 20 points (8-16 FG, 4-6 FT), 17 rebounds, one assist and five blocks across 34 minutes during Sunday's 91-75 OT win over Cleveland State.
Impact Cleveland State simply had no answers for Cozart in the paint. His 20 points and 17 rebounds were both career highs as Eastern Kentucky advances to the quarterfinals of the CBI on Monday to play Indiana State. Cozart is playing his best basketball at the end of the season, averaging 12.0 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks over the last seven games.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cleveland State men's basketball falls to Eastern Kentucky in College Basketball Invitational, 91-75 Eastern Kentucky scored the last 15 points of OT to advance in the 16-team postseason tournament of mid-major schools in Florida.
MARCH 20, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM
Cleveland State and Eastern Kentucky meet in CBI Tournament
MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eastern Kentucky plays Cleveland State in CBI Tournament matchup
MARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eastern Kentucky beats North Alabama in ASUN quarters
Led by Devontae Blanton's 15 points, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels defeated the North Alabama Lions 73-48 in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament quarterfinalsMARCH 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2023 Conference Tournament preview, Part 1 By Joe Sullivan Atlantic Sun Feb. 27-28, March 2, 5 At higher seed Favorite: Liberty. The Flames tweeny point guard Darius McGhee is an exci...
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
