Elite Eight Overnights Second-Best Since ’11, Led By MSU-Duke
A memorable Elite Eight weekend delivered in the overnight ratings.
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A memorable Elite Eight weekend delivered in the overnight ratings.
Sweet Sixteen ratings went in opposite directions on CBS and TBS Thursday night.
Duke continues to deliver.
It took just one game into this year's NCAA Tournament for Duke to set a viewership mark.
NCAA Tournament ratings are at a multi-year high in the metered markets.
Day one of the NCAA Tournament was a mixed bag in the ratings.
A potentially strong NCAA Tournament got off to a slower start in the ratings.
The NCAA Tournament Selection Show hit a five-year high.
The NCAA Tournament Selection Show hit a five-year high in the overnights.
The NCAA Tournament Selection Show is returning to normal.

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