WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue Athletics was named a finalist for a 2024 SVG College Sports Media Award for the outstanding student broadcast of Purdue Volleyball's 2023 NCAA Tournament game vs. Marquette on Dec. 1.
Under the leadership of director of broadcast services Cory Palm and assistant director of broadcast services McCarty Cummings, Purdue put on a broadcast that captivated fans watching from home on ESPN+ as the Boilermakers hosted the second round of the NCAA Tournament from Holloway Gymnasium. With production, direction and camera work by University students, the broadcast also featured commentary by the student duo of Craig Combs and Alex Brophy.
After a sweep of Fairfield in the first round, the broadcast covered the No. 3 seeded Boilermakers defeating No. 6 seed Marquette 3-1. The Boilermakers advanced to the Regional Semifinal of the NCAA Tournament for the 11th time under coach Dave Shondell.
In association with NACDA, the SVG College Sports Media Awards recognize exceptional media productions in intercollegiate athletics. Purdue's broadcast was nominated among a field of eight in the 'Collegiate Student – Power' category for outstanding live game productions. The awards will be presented at the SVG College Summit in Atlanta on Wednesday, May 29 at 5 p.m.
Under the leadership of director of broadcast services Cory Palm and assistant director of broadcast services McCarty Cummings, Purdue put on a broadcast that captivated fans watching from home on ESPN+ as the Boilermakers hosted the second round of the NCAA Tournament from Holloway Gymnasium. With production, direction and camera work by University students, the broadcast also featured commentary by the student duo of Craig Combs and Alex Brophy.
After a sweep of Fairfield in the first round, the broadcast covered the No. 3 seeded Boilermakers defeating No. 6 seed Marquette 3-1. The Boilermakers advanced to the Regional Semifinal of the NCAA Tournament for the 11th time under coach Dave Shondell.
In association with NACDA, the SVG College Sports Media Awards recognize exceptional media productions in intercollegiate athletics. Purdue's broadcast was nominated among a field of eight in the 'Collegiate Student – Power' category for outstanding live game productions. The awards will be presented at the SVG College Summit in Atlanta on Wednesday, May 29 at 5 p.m.