The two-time defending NCAA champion Alabama gymnastics team will have a league-best seven of its regular-season meets broadcast via the Southeastern Conference’s television partners in 2013, including two that will be shown on both ESPN2 and ESPNU.
“We have an extremely competitive schedule, and I’m very excited that because of the Southeastern Conference’s television contract, fans across the country and around the world will be able to tune in to see our ladies compete,” UA gymnastics head coach Sarah Patterson said.
Alabama’s Jan. 18 home opener against LSU and its Feb. 22meet at Arkansas will air on both ESPN2 and ESPNU. Alabama’s ninth annual Power of Pink meet against Kentucky on Jan. 25 will be broadcasteby Fox Sports Network, as will the University’s Feb. 1 meet at Georgia and Feb. 8 meet at 2012 NCAA runner-up Florida.
The Tide’s Jan. 11 season opener at Missouri will be broadcast on Comcast/Charter Sports Southeast. CSS will also broadcast the Tide’s Feb. 15 meet against Auburn from Coleman Coliseum. All meets on the SEC schedule will be broadcast on a delayed basis.
In addition to regular season action, fans can watch the March 23 SEC Championships on ESPN and ESPNU. Fans will also be able to access the ESPN and ESPN2 telecasts through their mobile devices on WatchESPN.
