EMU to Produce Live Content that Will Air on ESPN3

YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University Department of Athletics announced today, June 28, that the Eagles will produce live content that will be aired nationally on ESPN3. The University's production program, a component of the Mid-American Conference's 13-year agreement with ESPN, will allow for a minimum of 35 EMU Athletics sporting events to be carried exclusively on ESPN3.

The programming will be produced entirely by members of the Eastern Michigan University community, including athletics department staff members, distinguished professionals and students from the Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts. EMU students will receive valuable hands-on experience working with professional equipment and producing content for a national audience. It will be a unique opportunity for students to gain working knowledge and real-time experience. All events will be delivered on ESPN3, with the option to cut to any event for inclusion on other ESPN platforms.

"We are very excited about the opportunity this agreement provides for our student-athletes and our department as a whole," said EMU Vice President and Director of Athletics Heather Lyke. "The ability to have our home games delivered on ESPN3 gives our fans, alumni and prospective student-athletes the chance to watch us play no matter where they live. This allows us to spread the name and brand of EMU Athletics and the University. Additionally, we will be continuing to expand our relationship on-campus so we can provide EMU students with access to hands-on learning with state-of-the-art television production equipment."

In year one, the Eagles will produce the 35 events between volleyball, men's basketball, women's basketball and other special events. The schedule will include home men's and women's basketball games as well as other selected contests. Stay tuned to EMUEagles.com for more details as the season gets closer.

About ESPN3
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