COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- After a successful first two years that saw
over 1,400 events streamed for free to over 600,000 viewers, the
OVC Digital Network (www.OVCDigitalNetwork.com) is gearing up for
year number three.
The first production on the OVCDN by the Golden Eagle Sports
Network is Sunday's soccer match when Tech hosts East Tennessee
State at 1 p.m. Tech's full production of the game will feature
three cameras and instant replay. Tech webstreams will be produced
by Marc Graham, Tom Hollander, Andrew Neff and Mike Lehman, with
commentary by Dylan Vazzano.
With a few soccer matches scheduled this weekend, regular season
events fully get underway for the 2014-15 season on Thursday,
August 28 when Murray State, Southeast Missouri and Tennessee Tech
host home football games.
Prior to the 2012-13 season the OVC rebranded its Digital Network
as it switched to a free model that provides high-definition video
to fans on any computer, tablet or smart phone. The service also
requires no registration as fans can simply log onto the site to
access the streams.
The OVCDN is a partnership with SIDEARM Sports, which also hosts
OVCSports.com.
The 2013-14 season featured over 800 total events with 350,000
viewers watching the sports of football, basketball, soccer,
volleyball, softball and baseball. Schools also produced and aired
coaches shows, graduation ceremonies and other ancillary
events.
The 2014-15 season will feature the same commitment to high
quality video productions and a consistent feel across the OVC.
Schools will continue to air every home football and men's and
women's basketball contest and continue to branch out in airing
more volleyball, soccer, baseball and softball contests in addition
to other ancillary events.
The league will also continue to stream OVC Championship (soccer,
volleyball, opening rounds of the basketball tournament, baseball
and softball) events during the season.
Fans will also notice a new portal in which to view the OVCDN on
both their computer and mobile device. The OVCDN website has been
revamped, giving viewers an easier to navigate and more visually
pleasing experience. The adaptive site also adjusts to be viewed
easily on any smart phone or tablet, giving mobile users the same
experience as computer users.