Eastern Kentucky University’s men’s basketball team will be concluding its road trip to Tennessee with a game against Austin Peay State University on Saturday. The Colonels will be looking to continue their winning streak against the Governors, who currently lead the all-time series 65-55. However, the Colonels have won seven of the past 11 meetings, with the most recent being a 70-67 victory in the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament on March 4, 2021.
The game is set to begin at 4 p.m. ET and will be aired live on ESPN+. Fans can also tune in to the live radio broadcast of the game, available in the Richmond area on WCYO 100.7 FM, or worldwide on EKUSports.com.
The Colonels come into the game with a 12-8 record and a 5-2 mark in the ASUN Conference. Their four-game winning streak came to an end on Thursday with a 75-62 loss against Lipscomb. The team will be looking to bounce back and continue their strong performance on the road. Freshman Leland Walker led the team with 17 points on Thursday, and has been a consistent contributor with 19 assists in his last four games.
Austin Peay enters the game with an 8-12 record and a 2-5 mark against ASUN teams. The Governors have lost three straight games and will be looking to turn their fortunes around. Their leading scorers are Sean Durugordon and Elijah Hutchins-Everett, both averaging 12.9 and 12.4 points per game respectively. As a team, they average 69 points per game and have allowed 71 per contest. The Colonels will be looking to take advantage of their opponents’ struggles on the defensive end.
Saturday’s game promises to be an exciting matchup between two determined teams. With the Colonels looking to continue their winning streak and the Governors eager to break their losing streak, fans can expect an intense battle on the court. The game can be watched live on ESPN+ or listened to on WCYO 100.7 FM or EKUSports.com.
