ROOT SPORTS To Televise WVU-Marshall
December 11, 2014 11:02 AM | General
ROOT SPORTS™ announced the network, in partnership with IMG College, will produce and broadcast the annual Chesapeake Energy Capital Classic between Marshall and West Virginia Universities Live on Sunday, December 14th as part of the network’s expansive ‘Wild & Wonderful Sports’ coverage. The Thundering Herd and Mountaineers will tip-off at 4:30PM from the Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia.
Entering its 36th consecutive year, the Chesapeake Energy Capital Classic is an annual college basketball tradition between in-state rivals, the Marshall Thundering Herd and the West Virginia Mountaineers. Last year, the Mountaineers defeated the Thundering Herd 74-64 and overall lead the series 31-11 since the rivalry first began in 1929.
“This instate contest is one of the most anticipated games every season, and this year we take great pride in being a part of the experience and bringing the rivalry to over 3.3 million homes throughout West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York and Maryland,” said Shawn McClintock, Senior VP and General Manager of ROOT SPORTS. “It’s a great celebration of the state of West Virginia, the states’ prestigious collegiate athletics and their remarkable fans who bring an unparalleled passion and enthusiasm to the game.”
ROOT SPORTS’ Rob King will call play-by-play for the game, former WVU basketball player Warren Baker and Marshall alumnus Frank Giardina will provide commentary as color analysts and Robby Incmikoski will bring exclusive coverage from on the court as ROOT SPORTS sideline reporter.
In its fourth season, ROOT SPORTS ‘Wild & Wonderful Sports’ programming is an integral part of the network’s commitment to providing meaningful and superior collegiate sports coverage to its viewers. For additional ‘Wild & Wonderful Sports’ TV listings and more information, visit ROOTSPORTS.com.
ROOT SPORTS™ is the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Penguins. The network reaches approximately 3.5 million households across five states and delivers more than 350 live events each year. ROOT SPORTS™ is owned and operated by DIRECTV Sports Networks LLC, which operates regional sports networks in the Southwest, Northwest, Pittsburgh and Rocky Mountain regions. The four networks combined reach approximately 13 million households across 22 states and own exclusive programming and distribution partnerships with more than 25 teams and conferences. DIRECTV Sports Networks is a subsidiary of DIRECTV, the world’s most popular television service.
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