Tulane University will move its football and men’s basketball broadcasts to Cumulus Media’s New Orleans combo of Sports “106.1 The Ticket” WRKN Picayune MS and Gospel “Heaven 106.7” KKND Port Sulphur LA.
The deal takes effect with the university’s next game on Saturday, October 19. The games had previously been carried by iHeartMedia’s “104.1 The Spot” KVDU. Radio For The Blind & Print Handicapped’s 88.3 WRBH New Orleans will continue as home of Tulane baseball and women’s basketball with all four on the Varsity Network app.
Tulane Director of Athletics Ben Weiner said, “We’re thrilled to partner with Cumulus Media New Orleans, The Ticket 106.1 FM and Heaven 106.7 for the balance of this football season along with the upcoming men’s basketball season. Our fans always show great passion following Tulane over the airwaves and this relationship only enhances their ability to do just that.”
Tulane play-by-play voice Corey Gloor added, “We take great pride in providing quality radio broadcasts for our Green Wave faithful and are excited to work with Cumulus Media to deliver on that objective. Steve, Maddy and I look forward to continue bringing Tulane sports to life on air in this new era on The Ticket 106.1 FM and Heaven 106.7. We take great pride in providing quality radio broadcasts for our Green Wave faithful and are excited to work with Cumulus Media to deliver on that objective. Steve, Maddy and I look forward to continue bringing Tulane sports to life on air in this new era on The Ticket 106.1 FM and Heaven 106.7.”
“When you think of college athletics in New Orleans you think of Tulane. We are ecstatic to be the home of Green Wave Football and Men’s Basketball,” said Pat Galloway, Market Manager and Regional Vice President, Cumulus Media New Orleans.
Tulane’s radio broadcast rights are managed by Tulane Sports Properties, the locally based team of Learfield – the media and technology company powering college athletics
