For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 31, 2002
Contact: Dave Geringer, UTPA Director of Athletic Media Relations, (956) 381-2240

KSOX RADIO TO ONCE AGAIN BROADCAST UTPA BASKETBALL COACH'S SHOWS

EDINBURG, TX-The University of Texas-Pan American Department of Athletics has renewed another partnership.

Once again, AM 1240-KSOX Monster Sports Radio will broadcast weekly men's and women's basketball coach's shows.

This will be the third year that KSOX will broadcast a UTPA men's basketball coach's show, with Head Coach Bob Hoffman. Interim Head Coach Tracy Anderson will be featured on the women's coach's show, which is in its second season on KSOX.

The men's show, which is called the UTPA Circle K Coaches' Show, runs weekly on Fridays at 11:30 a.m. and begins on November 8th. The women's show will be broadcast each week on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. and will start November 7th. The men's show will be hosted by KSOX Sports Director Jeff Koch, while the women's show will be hosted by Koch's assistant, Mark Flores.

Koch said the shows were a good way to keep area fans updated on Texas-Pan American basketball. "Mark and I look forward to helping keep fans in the Rio Grande Valley up to date on what is going on with the Broncs and Lady Bronc programs throughout the season," said Koch. "We invite all Broncs and Lady Broncs fans to tune in each week and call with any questions or comments."

"It's great to be back for another season on KSOX Radio," said Hoffman. "It gives us a chance to give listeners an inside look into Bronc basketball. It's been a great partnership, and we look forward to another great year."

"I think it's a tremendous show of support for our women's program," said Anderson. "It's a great opportunity to highlight our young ladies, and to give them exposure. I'm thrilled that they're giving us this opportunity, and I know it means a lot to the kids, too."

KSOX will broadcast all of UTPA's men's basketball games this season, as well as six of UTPA's women's games.

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