DePaul University Athletics
Las Vegas Classic Games To Be Video Webcast
12/22/2008 12:00:00 AM | MEN'S BASKETBALL
B2 Networks Information
Las Vegas, NV. - The Las Vegas Classic announced a partnership with B2Networks, to provide live access for all games to be held December 22-23, 2008 at the Orleans Arena. All eight games from the tournament will be available live to NCAA basketball fans around the world.
"B2 Networks is recognized as the industry leader in live and on-demand broadband broadcasting," said Chris Spencer, Director of the Las Vegas Classic."We are excited to be able to make available live broadband video coverage of the Las Vegas Classic."
The 2008 Las Vegas Classic features a lineup of teams representing top basketball programs from around the country. Teams participating in the tournament are Creighton, DePaul, Saint Louis, Fresno State, Liberty, Southern, Northern Colorado, and USC Upstate. A complete tournament schedule can be found at www.basketballtournamentsinc.com.
"B2 Networks is pleased to begin our first year in partnership with the Las Vegas Classic, "said Bruce LeVine, B2 Networks Senior Vice President. Holiday tournaments historically create outstanding inter-conference showdowns and we are proud to bring this great action to sports fans who cannot attend the event in person."
To access broadcasts, fans can log on through their individual school athletic websites or http://b2tv.com/partner_members.asp?id=218. Viewers will need a high-speed Internet connection and a current version of Microsoft Windows Media Player to watch the Las Vegas Classic live through the partnership with B2 Networks. All games from the Las Vegas Classic can be purchased for a price of $8 (US) per contest.
B2 Networks is a premier provider of reliable and secure international television and pay-per-view broadcasting systems. B2's installed technologies and worldwide network of arenas, stadiums, local venues and data centers are currently in use to distribute live sports and events to personal computers, television screens, mobile devices and commercial venues around the world. Working with professional sports leagues, teams, NCAA and NAIA conferences and member institutions, B2 Networks has established itself as a leader in innovative global direct to home, mobile and television broadcasting. For the B2 Networks' Programming Guide visit www.b2tv.com or for information about B2 Networks, visit www.B2tv.com.