@MizzouBaseball to be Televised Nationally Nine Times in 2017
12/13/2016 2:02:00 PM | Baseball
Mizzou gets nine national broadcasts through the SEC’s deal with ESPN/SEC Network
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Baseball will have nine of its games televised nationally through the Southeastern Conference's deal with ESPN, announced Wednesday by the league office and ESPN. Mizzou will have eight of its nine games on SEC Network, with the other game slated for a Thursday night broadcast on ESPNU when the Tigers visit SEC East rival Georgia. In addition, every other Mizzou Baseball league game will air on SEC Network + through the WatchESPN app. Below is the complete schedule.
- March 15 vs. Chicago State – SEC Network – 6:30 p.m.
- March 17 at Alabama – SEC Network Bases Loaded Coverage – 6:30 p.m.
- March 18 at Alabama – SEC Network – 1 p.m.
- March 19 at Alabama – SEC Network – Noon
- March 25 vs. Arkansas - SEC Network – 2 p.m.
- April 6 at Georgia – ESPNU – 6:30 p.m.
- April 15 vs. Kentucky – SEC Network – 7 p.m.
- April 16 vs. Kentucky – SEC Network – Noon
- May 2 vs. Murray State – SEC Network – 6 p.m.
"The SEC is college baseball's premier league and it is evident in the unparalleled coverage that is provided by ESPN throughout the season," Mizzou head coach Steve Bieser said. "The exposure for our league comes not only from the incredible baseball that is being played night in and night out, but also from the interest from fans across the SEC; college baseball is something that our fans take a lot of pride in. The SEC and ESPN making our product so accessible is a huge part of that."
The SEC and ESPN have formed the most lucrative coverage plan for college baseball in the nation. In all, 98 SEC baseball games will be broadcast nationally across the ESPN family of networks during the 2017 regular season. SEC Network is again set to provide 24-7 coverage of the SEC Baseball Tournament from May 23-28. Additionally, SEC Network +, the online companion to the SEC Network available through the WatchESPN app on mobile devices and laptops, will feature every SEC game this season.
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