In fact, the numbers that came in Sunday revealed that college basketball television history was made as the Wildcats edged the Irish to reach the Final Four.
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According to a press release from CBS, the viewership peaked as the game was winding down.
It’s not a surprise that a lot of people tuned in to watch Saturday’s showdown. It was arguably the best game of the tournament, with Kentucky winning by two points on a pair of Andrew Harrison free throws with six seconds left in regulation. Next week’s Final Four matchup between Kentucky and Wisconsin should draw a big audience, as well.
