MOUNTAINEER ROUNDUP: Eastern hoops tips off, Homecoming celebrations begin
Nov. 6—Eastern is back on the hardwood.
Eastern Oklahoma State College men's and women's basketball tipped off the regular season last week, with the Mountaineers and Lady Mountaineers blasting out of the gate with wins.
Here's a recap of finals and quick stats for Mountaineer athletics from Oct. 30-Nov. 5:
Nov. 1 WBB at University of Arkansas Cossatot (W, 96-72)
Nov. 1 MBB at University of Arkansas Cossatot (W, 78-77)
Nov. 3 WBB at Hutchison Community College (L, 87-56)
Nov. 3 MBB at Cowley County Community College (L, 74-70)
Nov. 4 WBB at Barton Community College (L, 78-64)
Nov. 4 MBB vs. Independence Community College (W.S. Scott final), (W, 102-78)
A LOOK AHEAD
Mountaineer and Lady Mountaineer Hoops dominate the upcoming schedule, with multiple contests in the coming week — including a pair of games during Homecoming festivities on Saturday.
Here's the full lineup of upcoming Eastern athletics contests from Nov. 6-11:
Nov. 7 WBB at Labette Community College, 5:30 p.m.
Nov. 9 MBB at Paris Junior College, 6 p.m.
Nov. 11 WBB vs. On Point, 2 p.m.
Nov. 11 MBB vs. Langston JV, 4 p.m.
HOMECOMING
Eastern Oklahoma State College is celebrating its 2023 "Legends of the E" Homecoming Celebration this week. Here is a schedule of events, activities, and celebrations happening for the Mountaineers, as well as locations for each:
MONDAY
Mountaineer Chili Cook-off, 6:30 p.m. (Student Center Ballroom)
TUESDAY
Student Cornhole Tournament, 3 p.m. (Student Center West Lawn)
Glow Capture the Flag, 7 p.m. (Clock Tower)
WEDNESDAY
Eastern's Got Talent, 8 p.m. (Mitchell Auditorium)
THURSDAY
Gurney Races, 3 p.m. (Student Center Parking Lot)
Dodgeball, 8 p.m. (Goddard Building)
FRIDAY
Meet Hall of Fame honorees Rhonda Kite Fields and JT Gasso, 11 a.m. (C.C. Dunlap Fieldhouse)
Veterans Day Ceremony, 2 p.m. (Larry Stone Memorial)
Pep Rally, 4 p.m. (C.C. Dunlap Fieldhouse)
Alumni Hall of Fame Celebration, 6 p.m. (Student Center Ballroom)
Bonfire, 8 p.m. (Behind Choctaw Hall)
SATURDAY
Alumni Coffee, Donuts, and Rally for Runners, 8:30 a.m. (El Jimador)
Mountaineer 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run, 9 a.m. (Downtown Wilburton)
Veterans Day and Homecoming "Honoring our Legends" Parade, 10:30 a.m. (Downtown Wilburton)
Alumni annual meeting, noon (President's Dining Room)
Mountaineer Tailgate, noon (Student Center West Lawn)
Eastern Basketball games, 2 p.m. (C.C. Dunlap Fieldhouse)
Homecoming coronation, halftime of women's game (C.C. Dunlap Fieldhouse)
Homecoming Faculty Trombone Recital, 7 p.m. (Mitchell Auditorium)
Homecoming Semi-Formal Dance, 7:30 p.m. (Student Center Ballroom)
