MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks announced Lisa Byington as the team's new television play-by-play announcer Wednesday. 

Byington is the first female to be a full-time TV play-by-play announcer for a "major men's professional sports team." She will work on games aired on Bally Sports Wisconsin. 

"I’m absolutely thrilled for this opportunity, and the ability to work with a first-class franchise and a championship organization like the Milwaukee Bucks,” Byington said. 

Byington is no stranger to doing groundbreaking work. In March, she was the first female to voice play-by-play commentary for the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. She was also the first female to do play-by-play for a Big Ten Network college football game. 

“I understand the groundbreaking nature of this hire, and I appreciate the fact that during this process that aspect was addressed, but never made a primary focus. In fact, I applaud the Bucks for taking the first steps toward making hires like this more of the norm in the NBA. Because it’s time," she said. 

She has also worked as a play-by-play announcer for the Tokyo Games and Women's World Cup, as well as a sideline reporter for the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Yet, she is no stranger to her new role; she has done play-by-play for WNBA and NBA games. 

“We are so excited to welcome Lisa to the Bucks family and to bring such a talented play-by-play announcer to our broadcast team,” said Bucks and Fiserv Forum president Peter Feigin. “Lisa’s extensive television broadcasting background, including her play-by-play work for high-level NCAA basketball on several national networks, makes her the perfect choice to take on this major role. While we appreciate the significance of selecting Lisa, and we celebrate this historic moment, Lisa earned this position based on her extraordinary skills and experience. We look forward to Lisa becoming the voice of the Bucks.”