November 16, 2004

FARMVILLE, Va. -- Longwood University men’s basketball head coach Mike Gillian will be a guest on Sports Radio 910, WRNL’s ‘Mike Maniscalco Show’ this Wednesday, November 17, at 4:05 p.m..  Coach Gillian will join the Richmond AM station’s Mike Maniscalco on his daily sports talk show, the capital city’s most popular daily sports talk program that airs from 3-7 p.m..  The Lancer men’s basketball head coach is scheduled for bi-monthly visits to the daily program, and will be on the show again December 1, also at 4:05 p.m..

“I'm really looking forward to being on the air with Mike Maniscalco on Sports Radio 910 during this upcoming season,” said Gillian.  “Mike is knowledgeable and energetic, and hosts the most listened to sports drive time show in Richmond and the Central Virginia area.
    
“This opportunity will allow us to to publicize Longwood Basketball and raise the profile of the program while we are doing it.  It promises to be entertaining and fun and I can't wait to get it started Wednesday afternoon at 4:05 p.m.”
    
Longwood will open the 2004-05 campaign this weekend, November 19-20, in New York City with its participation in Columbia Classic hosted by the Ivy League’s Columbia University.  The Lancers open against Columbia on Friday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m., and will play either Morehead State or Mount St. Mary’s on Saturday, Nov. 20.  Longwood will host Big South Conference member Radford University for its home opener next Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. in Willett Hall on-campus in Farmville.