Tulsa Radio: Country KXBL, T-U Ink Sports Broadcast Deal

The University of Tulsa Intercollegiate Athletics Department and its exclusive multimedia rights holder, Golden Hurricane Sports Properties, has announced a new five-year agreement has been reached between Scripps of Tulsa and its radio stations Country KXBL 99.5 FM, News/Talk KFAQ 1170 AM, Top40 KHITS 106.9 FM and Classic Hits KBEQ 92.9 BOB FM.

Beginning with the 2015-16 athletic season, terms of the agreement call for Big Country 99.5 FM to air all football, men's basketball and one-hour seasonal coaches' shows. Additionally, the cluster of Scripps radio stations in Tulsa will provide increased promotional opportunities for The University of Tulsa Athletics events. Golden Hurricane Sports Properties, a property of Learfield Sports, oversees all aspects of the Golden Hurricane Sports Network.

KXBL 99.5 FM (100 Kw) Red=Local Coverage Area

"We appreciate the opportunity to create a new partnership with 99.5 KXBL and Scripps," said The University of Tulsa's Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Derrick Gragg. "They have outstanding coverage and this is a terrific marketing platform for our fans and customers."

"We're happy that Big Country 99.5 FM and Scripps of Tulsa will serve as our new radio home for the Golden Hurricane Sports Network in Tulsa," said Golden Hurricane Sports Properties' General Manager Joe Druten. "KXBL is a 100,000-watt FM station with a regional coverage pattern. This will be a great fit for Hurricane fans and alumni."

"Scripps' radio stations have an intense focus on local programming that connect us to the people of Tulsa and the surrounding areas." said Vice President/General Manager Tulsa Operations at Scripps Bill Berry. "We are thrilled about our long term partnership with the University of Tulsa and Golden Hurricane Sports Properties.