NEW YORK (AP) — The men's NCAA tournament is averaging 10.3 million viewers through the Elite Eight, according to Nielsen. That is the tournament's best audience since 1993 and a 9% increase over last year.
UConn's last-second 73-72 victory over Dukein the East Region final averaged 13.4 million on CBS. The audience peaked at 18.9 million when Braylon Mullinssank a desperation 3-pointerwith 0.4 seconds left.
Friday's early window with Duke-St.John's on CBS and Michigan-Alabama on TBS/truTV averaged 14.2 million, the most-watched Friday regional early window since 1992.
The Final Four and title game will be on TBS, TNT and truTV.
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The women's NCAA tournament on ESPN's networks and ABC is averaging 789,000 viewers through Saturday's Sweet 16 games. That is a 1% decrease from last year.
Ratings for Sunday and Monday's regional finals are expected to be available on Wednesday.
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