LOUDONVILLE, NY – Siena Men's Basketball has a new radio home. Siena Athletics has partnered with Albany Broadcasting to carry all men's basketball games locally on WINU 104.9 FM and online at alt1049albany.com. Siena Athletics multimedia rights holder Van Wagner negotiated the agreement.
"We are excited to expand our radio footprint in the Capital Region market and partner with Albany Broadcasting to have WINU serve as the new home of Siena Men's Basketball," said Van Wagner Siena General Manager for Athletics Sponsorships
Lynne Young. "ALT 104.9 is committed to local content and strengthening its bond with our fans, alumni, and students. We pride ourselves on community, and this partnership emphasizes that."
Referred to as ALT 104.9, WINU is a 530-watt station locally owned and operated by Albany Broadcasting in nearby Latham, New York. ALT 104.9 is the Capital Region's home for the best alternative music, from Foo Fighters to Imagine Dragons, Black Keys, and much more.
"We couldn't be happier and prouder to partner with Siena Athletics and its storied men's basketball program," said Albany Broadcasting COO Chuck Benfer. "Siena's roots run deep and wide at Albany Broadcasting, and we're really looking forward to expanding our partnership with the entire Siena community as we move forward."
ALT 104.9 will carry all Siena Men's Basketball games, with pregame coverage beginning 30 minutes prior to tip-off. Fans can listen to the action locally in the Capital Region on 104.9 FM, or online at alt1049albany.com.
Emmanuel Berbari returns for his second season as the "Voice of the Saints," and will have the call of all Siena Men's Basketball radio broadcasts on 104.9 FM. Former Saints Andy Grazulis '92 and Conner Fenlon '12 will once again split the analyst role.
Siena Men's Basketball will make its debut on ALT 104.9 with the season-opener on Monday Nov. 7 at Holy Cross, commencing with pregame coverage at 6:30 p.m.