TIM SMITH COMES BACK AS VOICE OF TIGERS ON LIVESTREAM

Mitchell, S.D. – A four-time South Dakota Sportscaster of the Year, DWU TeamMakers booster club member and DWU Athletic Hall of Fame inductee returns to the booth as the broadcaster for the Tiger Athletics livestream. Veteran sportscaster Tim Smith will provide high-quality play-by-play for viewers and listeners who access the contests online.

Director of Athletics Jon Hart spoke about Smith's participation. "We couldn't be more excited to have Tim joining our team for home football and basketball games. Our fans will be thrilled to still have the opportunity to hear his play-by-play during our online livestreams." 

The addition of Smith to DWU livestreamed football and basketball games is part of a planned improvement process that Tiger Athletics has been working on throughout the summer. With changes beginning to roll out during the 2021-22 seasons, Hart stated, "We have big plans for improvements in our livestream this year and Tim is major part of that. He brings the games to life for so many listeners and viewers who are unable to be there in person. We are so lucky to have his voice still be a part of our game day experience." 

Smith is looking forward to providing play-by-play for Tiger home livestreams. "I am excited to continue my long relationship with Dakota Wesleyan athletics which has lasted over 40 years." Smith continued, "With new technology being put into place, I hope it will make for a better experience for the many local and national fans who can't be there in person and who watch the Tiger home games throughout the season."

DWU Football kicks off their season on Saturday, Aug. 28 at 7:05 p.m. against Dakota State at Joe Quintal Field. In addition to the livestream, this game will also be broadcast live on Mitchell Telecom as well as Midco Sports Network. 

With the improved livestream delivering home football and basketball games, DWU Athletics is now able to offer advertising opportunities. If you are interested in promoting your business or organization during a home football or basketball game this year, please contact Director of Athletics Jon Hart at Jon.Hart@dwu.edu, or Director of Sports Information Brandt McCall at Brandt.McCall@dwu.edu.