(October 28, 2019 — Press Release) Following the retirement of long-time Penn State Lady Lion announcer Jerry Fisher, STAA member Justin Antweil will take over play-by-play duties for Penn State women’s basketball.
Antweil will be joined by returning color commentator Joe Putnam on the Penn State Sports Network.
“I’m thrilled to be the voice of the Penn State Women’s Basketball program,” said Antweil. “Broadcasting is my number one passion, so to perform play-by-play at a premier institution like Penn State University is such an honor.”
Antweil spent the last five years as a broadcaster at Bucknell. He was the main radio talent for Bison women’s basketball, in addition to broadcasting various soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, wrestling, field hockey, baseball and softball games.
Prior to his time at Bucknell, Antweil spent time as a broadcaster with the Somerset Patriots. Antweil graduated from the University of Miami in 2011 with a degree in broadcast journalism.
I’m excited to be the soundtrack of Lady Lion Basketball and look forward to immersing myself into the community,” he says.
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