The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (4-11, 0-2 ASUN) will try to halt a three-game losing streak when they host the North Alabama Lions (5-8, 0-2 ASUN) at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The Lions have lost four games in a row.
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How to Watch Eastern Kentucky vs. North Alabama
- Game day: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Eastern Kentucky 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
42.1 |
314 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
47.8 |
333 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
33.9 |
144 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
33.3 |
291 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.3 |
159 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.5 |
210 |
North Alabama 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
41.3 |
334 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
44.5 |
240 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
31.3 |
262 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
33.4 |
296 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
10.3 |
81 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
10.0 |
325 |
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Eastern Kentucky vs. North Alabama Stat Insights
Points
- The Colonels are averaging 79.5 points, only 4.7 more than the 74.8 the Lions allow.
- Eastern Kentucky is 2-7 when scoring more than 74.8 points.
- North Alabama has a 3-5 record when giving up fewer than 79.5 points.
- The Lions' 69.2 points per game are 11.6 fewer than the Colonels concede.
- North Alabama is 3-0 when posting over 80.8 points.
- Eastern Kentucky is 4-0 when it gives up less than 69.2 points.
- The Colonels have a -19-point scoring differential on the year (-1.3 per game). The Lions also have been outscored, by 73 points (5.6 per game).
Shooting
- The Colonels are making 42.1% of their shots from the field, 2.4% lower than the Lions concede to opponents (44.5%).
- In games when Eastern Kentucky shoots higher than 44.5% from the field, it is 2-2 overall.
- The Lions make 41.3% of their shots from the field, 6.5% lower than the Colonels' defensive field-goal percentage.
- North Alabama is 3-0 when shooting better than 47.8% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Colonels average 33.9 rebounds, 2.6 more than the Lions' average.
- When Eastern Kentucky has the rebounding advantage, it is 0-7. When recording fewer boards, North Alabama is 1-6.
- The Colonels average 12 offensive boards, which is 2.7 more than the Lions.
- When the Colonels collect more offensive rebounds, they are 4-6 overall. When collecting fewer, the Lions are 1-6.
- On the boards, Eastern Kentucky is +0.6 rebounds per game, but North Alabama is -2.1.
Eastern Kentucky Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/10/2026 |
Central Arkansas |
Home |
| 1/15/2026 |
Austin Peay |
Away |
| 1/17/2026 |
Bellarmine |
Home |
North Alabama Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/10/2026 |
Bellarmine |
Away |
| 1/15/2026 |
North Florida |
Home |
| 1/17/2026 |
Jacksonville |
Home |
