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Eugene Lyons was a member of the Eagle basketball team from 1970-74. Lyons became a member of the elite 1,000 point club during his senior campaign.
A native of Pikeville, Ky., Lyons was a vital part of some really successful basketball teams during the early 1970’s for the Eagles. He was selected as the team’s Most Valuable Player during his junior season. He was also an All-Ohio Valley Conference selection during his junior and senior seasons.
Lyons led Morehead State to a share of the OVC Championship in his senior season (1973-74) with a mark of 17-9. Lyons graduated from Morehead State with a bachelor’s degree in physical education and is married to the former Juanita Collins of Pikeville.
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