For Immediate Release: September 17, 2007
Contact: David O'Brian (dobrian@binghamton.edu)
Phone: 607-777-6800

Binghamton men's and women's basketball games to be carried by Citadel Communications on WNBF

VESTAL, N.Y.- For the seventh consecutive year, the Binghamton men's and women's basketball teams will have all of their home and away games aired by Citadel Communications. WNBF AM 1290 will serve as the primary station while WYOS AM 1360 will be the alternate station in the event of a preemption. Roger Neel will begin his 10th season as the play-by-play voice of the men's basketball team while Robert Ford starts his second season as the women's broadcaster.

Bearcat fans not in the Binghamton area will once again be able to listen to each radio broadcast at bubearcats.com. In addition, all home games will be streamed via live video at bubearcats.com.

"We are very excited to once again be the radio home of BU Men's and Women's Basketball," Citadel Communications Market Manager Marybeth Walsh said. "This is a great partnership with the University-the growth of both programs over the past decade has been truly spectacular."

"We're delighted to have Citadel Communications continue as the official radio home of Binghamton University Bearcats Basketball," Binghamton Athletic Director Dr. Joel Thirer said. "Roger Neel and Robert Ford continue to be outstanding voices for our men's and women's basketball teams. As our listening audience has grown over the years, a big part of our growth is attributable to the professional and eloquent job that Citadel and Roger and Robert do on every broadcast."

As part of the radio agreement, WNBF AM 1290 will air "Horizons Bearcats Hoop Talk" - a 30-minute coaches' show on select Mondays at 7 p.m. Hosted by Neel, the show will be also be available at bubearcats.com. The show is sponsored by Horizons Federal Credit Union.

"WNBF is very proud and happy to continue our relationship with the Binghamton Men's and Women's Basketball team," said Neel, who is also the station's Sports Director. "Collegiate athletics are a wonderful part of our community and the excitement, enthusiasm, success and continued academic excellence associated with Binghamton University and Bearcats Basketball make this a tremendous partnership."