OMAHA—TheOmahaSupernovas, Nebraska’s professional volleyball team in the newly-established Professional Volleyball Federation, are launching the Supernovas Radio Network with the first match, beginning on Jan. 24, reaching fans throughout the state with stations broadcasting from Lincoln, West Point, Lexington and Scottsbluff.
93.7 The Ticket FM, KNTK-FM in Lincoln, will serve as the flagship radio station for all regular season and postseason matches. In joint conjunction with The Ticket, Nebraska Rural Radio Network will serve as affiliates across the state with coverage on the widely-renown KRVN in Lexington, KOLT in Scottsbluff and KTIC in West Point. Statewide radio coverage of the Supernovas starts with the first Pro Volleyball Federation match on Jan. 24 with Omaha hosting the Atlanta Vibe at the CHI Health Center starting at 7 p.m.
Acclaimed radio personality and veteran sports expert, Derrick Pearson will lead play-by-play duties, with former Nebraska Volleyball National Champion and Skutt Catholic Volleyball head coach Renee Saunders serving as color analyst. Additionally, Enrique Alvarez-Clary will lead the production team for 93.7 The Ticket FM.
“There is no place like Nebraska for professional volleyball to set the world ablaze, and I am excited to be a part of this historic league, this important franchise and this incredible volleyball community,” Pearson said. “The Ticket is honored to bring these games to you from the CHI Health Center and from the road for those fans who can’t make it to these incredible live events.”
“I am beyond excited for the opportunity to be a small part of this inaugural season with the Omaha Supernovas and help bring this once-in-a-lifetime experience to our amazing volleyball fans throughout Nebraska,” Saunders said. “Volleyball has always been a big part of my life, so seeing Real Pro Volleyball come to Omaha, and then to be able to help grow the sport and reach listeners throughout the reach of the Supernovas Radio Network, is a dream come true!”
CEO of Nebraska Rural Radio Network, Tim Marshall, added, “We all know that Nebraska is the epicenter of volleyball and our listeners throughout the state will be just as thrilled to hear the matches as we are to part of the inaugural Supernovas Radio Network. Having major league professional volleyball in our state and in Year One of this league is special and a result of having the best sports fans right here in our state from West Point to Scottsbluff.”
In the new agreement with The Ticket, the Supernovas will have a radio streaming channel featuring team content. Match broadcasts will be available via the Ticket FM app, Allo Channel 961, the Ticket’s YouTube channel and on the 93.7 The Ticket FM. Matches will be available at http://www.theticketfm.com.