Northwestern University Athletics
CSTV To Boast Nation's Most Compelling College Lacrosse Programming
1/18/2006 12:00:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
Jan. 18, 2006
New York - The nation's fastest growing sport returns to CSTV: College Sports Television, the leader in college lacrosse, this spring for the network's fourth consecutive season of college lacrosse programming. CSTV will once again prominently showcase lacrosse, offering elite match-ups of the top men's and women's teams, including two appearances by the defending national champion Wildcats.
Among the outstanding teams on CSTV's 2006 lacrosse schedule are last year's national champions Johns Hopkins (men) and Northwestern (women), as well as men's runner-up Duke. In addition, CSTV will make hundreds of games and special features available to lacrosse fans all season long via broadband through the CSTV.com XXL package.
CSTV's national coverage includes the Nissan Half-Time Show, a comprehensive lacrosse news program during half-time of all televised games and The #1 College Sports Show, CSTV's weekly studio show with features, interviews and other topical information. Veteran lacrosse analyst Paul Carcaterra and play-by-play personality Joe Beninati make up the CSTV broadcast team for men's games, while Sheehan Stanwick serves as the women's analyst. A 1997 graduate of Syracuse University, Carcaterra was an All-American midfielder and team captain for the Orange, while Stanwick was an All-American attacker at Georgetown, who graduated in 2001 holding career records for points, goals and assists.
"The King of Spring is back on CSTV, and we're utilizing CSTV's vast network and numerous distribution outlets to present the most comprehensive and innovative wire to wire college lacrosse programming ever," said Tim Pernetti, SVP of Programming and Talent, CSTV.
"Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in America and CSTV is proud to be behind its continued growth and increased popularity. CSTV's lacrosse schedule is about dedication to bringing fans the nation's top teams and most anticipated match-ups." Pernetti announced the 2006 CSTV Lacrosse schedule today at the annual US Lacrosse National Convention in Philadelphia.
In addition to televising four Navy games this season, CSTV will air a compelling original 30 minute program called Dog Days Navy Lacrosse, chronicling the Navy men's lacrosse team's unique preparation of participating in Navy Seals training. The program is slotted to air March 11, the same day Navy plays Bucknell on CSTV.
"US Lacrosse is proud that our partnership with CSTV has helped to provide the national lacrosse community with access to live lacrosse programming," said US Lacrosse Executive Director Steve Stenersen. "CSTV's commitment to men's and women's lacrosse has contributed significantly to the sport's promotion and development, and we are very thankful for the ongoing support the network provides US Lacrosse as well."
NCAA Lacrosse on CSTV Highlights:
• The second annual First 4 men's doubleheader from the University of San Diego featuring four elite teams (Loyola vs. Duke and Navy vs. Bucknell)
• A doubleheader from the popular Spring Fling women's lacrosse event in West Palm Beach, FL. (Notre Dame vs. Loyola and Colgate vs. George Washington)
• Two appearances by defending NCAA Women's Champion Northwestern
• Patriot League Men's Lacrosse Championship
• 5 live NCAA Championships: Women's Division I, II, III, and Men's Division II and III
CSTV Networks, Inc., now part of CBS Corporation, is the leading digital and cable programming network dedicated to college sports. Connecting more fans to more college sports than any other company, its many platforms for programming distribution include CSTV:College Sports TV, televising regular-season and championship events for 35 men's and women's college sports; CSTV.com and its network of nearly 250 official athletic sites; CSTV All Access, broadband services providing live audio and video of more than 7,000 events annually; as well as satellite television and radio, in-flight entertainment, wireless networks and more. CSTV was acquired by CBS in January 2006. Further information is available at www.CSTV.com.
