NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS (Janaury 7, 2009) When the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks square off with rival Sam Houston State Saturday in the Southland Conference opener, it will mark the first basketball broadcast of the 2008-09 year for SLC TV. The contest is scheduled for a 2:05 p.m. tip from the William R. Johnson Coliseum.
SLC TV is the Southland Conference’s new television network. Its 12 affiliates cover 25 markets in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, and programming also reaches national audiences via Fox College Sports and DirecTV. In the Lufkin/Nacogdoches area, the game can be viewed on MYTX 18 (Suddenlink Cable channel 8 in Nacogdoches and channel 6 in Lufkin).
Doug Anderson, who served as play-by-play announcer for the SLC TV network during football season, will have that same assignment for each of the 10 men’s basketball games on the network. Joining him Saturday will be veteran color analyst Jim Haller.
In addition, the game will also be streamed live online via SLC Now and SFA All-Access. ESPN 360.com, ESPN's signature broadband sports TV network, will also have live streaming coverage. Rob Meyers will handle the play-by-play online via Yahoo! Sports.
Fans in attendance will have the chance to enjoy several promotional opportunities. First, as part of the “Cram the Coliseum” promotion, presented by the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, fans wishing to attend can pick up free tickets from any Chamber member. Free tickets are also available at the Chamber of Commerce office and the Convention and Visitors Bureau downtown.
Additionally, the first 3,000 fans through the gate will get a certificate for a free 6-pack of Coca-Cola, courtesy of Brookshire Brothers. Brookshire Brothers will also give fans the chance to win a $50 gas card.
At halftime, Citizens 1st Bank will present the $1,000 Mega-Cash Scramble. The Citizens 1st Bank Show for Dough prize will also be up for grabs Saturday. The largest student group and largest civic group in attendance will each win $200.
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