The North Alabama Lions (5-8) aim to stop a five-game losing streak when they host the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (11-4) on January 8, 2026 at Flowers Hall. The contest airs on ESPN+.
North Alabama vs. Eastern Kentucky NCAA Game Info
Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN+
Where: Florence, Alabama
Venue: Flowers Hall
Last Game For Each Team
North Alabama enters this contest after a 76-59 defeat against Stetson. The Lions’ leading scorer was Sofia Ceppellott...
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