Morehead State Eagles
| Morehead State Eagles | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | Morehead State University |
| Conference | Ohio Valley Conference Pioneer Football League |
| NCAA | Division I / FCS |
| Athletic director | Jaime Gordon |
| Location | Morehead, Kentucky |
| Varsity teams | 16 |
| Football stadium | Jayne Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Ellis Johnson Arena |
| Baseball stadium | Allen Field |
| Softball stadium | University Field |
| Mascot | Beaker |
| Nickname | Eagles |
| Colors | Blue and gold[1] |
| Website | www |
The Morehead State Eagles are the intercollegiate athletic teams representing Morehead State University (MSU), located in Morehead, Kentucky, United States. The Eagles athletic program is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC)[2] and competes at the NCAA Division I[3] level including the Football Championship Subdivision. The MSU teams are the Eagles, the eagle mascot is named Beaker, and the school colors are blue and gold.
Sports sponsored
| Men's sports | Women's sports |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Beach volleyball |
| Cross Country | Cross Country |
| Football | Golf |
| Golf | Soccer |
| Track and field† | Softball |
| Track and field† | |
| Volleyball | |
| Co-ed sports | |
| Rifle | |
| † – Women's track and field includes both indoor and outdoor, men's is outdoor only
| |
A charter member of the Ohio Valley Conference, Morehead State University sponsors six men's, eight women's and one co-ed teams in NCAA sanctioned sports:[4] With 2017–18 being its initial season and the OVC not yet sponsoring the sport, the beach volleyball team will compete as an independent. The football team competes as a member of the Pioneer Football League, a non-scholarship Division I (FCS) league.
CBI results
The Eagles have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) three times. Their combined record is 5-4.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | First Round Quarterfinals |
Colorado State Boston University |
W 74-60 L 91-89 |
| 2014 | First Round | Illinois State | L 77-67 |
| 2016 | First Round Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals–Game 1 Finals–Game 2 Finals–Game 3 |
Siena Duquesne Ohio Nevada Nevada Nevada |
W 84–80 W 82-72 W 77-72 W 86-83 L 77-68 L 85-82 |
Notable athletes
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Phil Simms, former quarterback for the New York Giants, MVP of Super Bowl XXI and a 15-year NFL veteran, now a football analyst for the CBS television network -
Kenneth Faried, current NBA player for the Brooklyn Nets, selected 22nd overall in the 2011 NBA Draft
References
- ^ "Morehead State University :: Brand and Style Guide". Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ^ "OVC Member Institutions". Ohio Valley Conference. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
- ^ "Morehead State University". NCAA. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
- ^ "Morehead State Eagles". Morehead State University. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
External links
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