LIVINGSTON, Ala.
– The University of West Alabama, member of the Gulf South Conference, and
B2 Networks announced today a multi-year agreement to broadcast Tiger
athletics and events on the leading broadband broadcast Network.
Commencing this
fall, West Alabama will officially begin broadcasting all football,
volleyball, men’s basketball and women’s basketball home games. Broadcasts
of other athletic and campus events, including select baseball and softball
contests from Tartt Field and The UWA Softball Complex, will also be
released at a later date.
“The University of
West Alabama Department of Athletics is excited about our new partnership
with B2 Networks” said UWA Director of Athletics E. J. Brophy. “B2 is the
worldwide leader in broadband broadcasting, and I know that all of our great
Tiger fans from near and far will enjoy the opportunity to watch so many UWA
sporting events on a regular basis. B2 is a proven leader in their field and
we are proud to be associated with their fine group. Now fans from coast to
coast and around the globe can enjoy select Tiger sports at the touch of a
button”.
UWA athletics and
other selected campus events will be available for fans to view both live
and On-Demand. Broadcasts will be aired through the school's website at
http://athletics.uwa.edu/default.asp as well as
www.b2tv.com. Fans wanting to watch Tiger athletics via B2 Networks
will need a high-speed Internet connection and a current version of
Microsoft Windows Media Player. Games will be sold on an individual basis
for $7 (US) and season packages for football and basketball will also be
available.
"We are proud to
welcome The University of West Alabama and its superior athletic program to
our Network" stated Richard Brosal, B2 Networks Executive Vice President for
Business Operations and Marketing. "It’s very obvious that our new partners
in Livingston Alabama share our passion for making connections with fans and
the community at large. We’re very much looking forward to working with Mr.
Brophy and his dedicated staff to introduce a very customized broadcasting
platform that we know Tiger fans, around the world, will love and enjoy.”
B2 Networks is a
premier provider of reliable and secure international television and
pay-per-view broadcasting systems. Our network of arenas, stadiums, local
venues and data centers are currently in use to distribute live sports and
events to personal computers, television screens, mobile devices and
commercial venues around the world. Working with organizations such as the
AHL, ECHL, NLL, IHL, USHL, NAHL, Arena Football Leagues and selected NCAA
and NAIA conferences and member institutions, B2 Networks has established
itself as a leader in innovative global direct to home, mobile and
television broadcasting. For the B2 Networks' Programming Guide visit
www.b2tv.com, or for information about B2 Networks, visit
www.b2now.com.