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University of Mobile Athletics Partners with B2 Networks
Seven UM Sports to be Broadcast via B2 Networks

MOBILE, AL. B2 Networks and University of Mobile Director of Athletics Joe Niland have announced a partnership to bring UM athletics to the premier provider of live event streaming. The partnership begins this fall with home UM men's and women's soccer, volleyball, men's and women's basketball, baseball and softball games to be shown live via B2.

The University of Mobile is the first National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) member institution and member of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) to join B2 Networks.

"We are extremely pleased to announce our partnership with B2 Networks," stated Niland. "The global reach of B2 Networks will allow our parents, prospective students, alumni and fans to view the exciting on-field action of our student-athletes."

By teaming with B2 Networks, University of Mobile athletics will be available for viewing by a worldwide audience.  Live events will be aired through the school's athletic website http://www.umobile.edu/athletic/umsportsweb.asp.  Fans wanting to watch UM events via B2 Networks will need a high-speed Internet connection and a current version of Windows Media Player. Games will be sold on an individual basis with special viewing packages to be announced at a later date.

"The University of Mobile, the first NAIA member institution to join B2 Networks, will be a fantastic partner to work with," said Richard Brosal, B2 Networks Executive Vice President for Business Operations and Marketing. "We are excited to help them showcase their outstanding student-athletes to B2 Networks' global audience."

B2 Networks is a premier provider of reliable and secure international television and video broadcasting systems, pay per view and billing systems. Our network of arenas, stadiums, local venues, billing systems and data centers are currently in use to distribute live events to personal computers, mobile devices and television screens around the world. Working with organizations such as the National Lacrosse League, the AHL, ECHL. IHL, USHL and selected NCAA institutions, B2 has established itself as a leader in innovative direct to home, mobile and television broadcasting. For more information about B2 Networks, visit http://www.b2now.com.