Eastern Kentucky Colonels

Located in Richmond, Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University is home to the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. EKU's athletic teams are NCAA Division 1 sanctioned and are part of the Ohio Valley Conference. The men have varsity teams in baseball, basketball, football, golf, tennis, cross-country, and track & field.  The women have varsity teams in basketball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, cross-country, and track & field.
When attending sporting events for EKU, The Colonel, the school's mascot along with fans, students, and alumni wear maroon and white, the University's colors. Venues of note at Eastern Kentucky University include Roy Kidd Stadium, Alumni Coliseum, and Turkey Hughes Field.