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College Athlete Tragically Dies At 20 After Rare Disorder Diagnosis

College Athlete Tragically Dies At 20 After Rare Disorder Diagnosis

College volleyball player Amanda Mack passed away Wednesday night at just 20 years old, only weeks after finding out she had a rare blood disorder. Mack, who grew up in Maryville, Tennessee, had put together an amazing run in volleyball before she suddenly got sick.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 23, 2025
Watch: Stetson heaves halfcourt buzzer-beater for win

Watch: Stetson heaves halfcourt buzzer-beater for win over Eastern Kentucky

Down two points with just three seconds remaining in regulation, Hatters junior Mehki Ellison drained a halfcourt shot at the buzzer to give his team the win.

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Freshman Brandin Cummings pours in whopping 30 points as Pitt blasts EKU

Freshman Brandin Cummings pours in whopping 30 points as Pitt blasts EKU

Freshman Brandin Cummings scored 30 points and Pitt enjoyed an offensively efficient second half to pull away for a 96-56 over Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday in Pittsburgh.

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Eastern Kentucky Colonels News / Bleacher Nation / October 7, 2024

Tarleton State vs. Eastern Kentucky Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Nov. 2

The Tarleton State Texans and the Eastern Kentucky Colonels square off on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Memorial Stadium (Stephenville, TX) in a clash of UAC teams.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels News / Bleacher Nation / September 29, 2024

Eastern Kentucky vs. Utah Tech Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Oct. 26

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels face a fellow UAC foe when they visit the Utah Tech Trailblazers at Roy Kidd Stadium on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Looking to attend this game in person?

Eastern Kentucky vs. Morehead State Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – September 21

On Saturday, September 21, 2024, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels visit the Morehead State Eagles at Roy Kidd Stadium. Looking to attend this game in person?

Eastern Kentucky Colonels News / Bleacher Nation / February 7, 2024

ASUN Basketball Predictions, Computer Picks and Best Bets | February 7

There are two games featuring an ASUN teams on the Wednesday college basketball schedule, including the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles versus the Eastern Kentucky Colonels.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 3, 2021
Ohio Valley Conference sues Eastern Kentucky, Jacksonville State over exit fees

Ohio Valley Conference sues Eastern Kentucky, Jacksonville State over exit fees

It's not just big-name universities making headlines regarding payments linked with leaving conferences this summer.  

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