CBS Sees Strong Start Behind Ohio's Upset Win

If the rest of the NCAA tournament is like Day One, basketball fans could be in for one of the wildest rides in recent memory. CBS earns a 4.6 overnight rating for Thursday’s coverage, which includes Murray State's thrilling buzzer beater against Vanderbilt and Ohio’s upset of No. 3 seed Georgetown. The net is praised for how it handles a hectic afternoon, with several dramatic endings coming on top of each other. The NORTH COUNTY TIMES’ John Maffei writes CBS “had its best day in years” with its broadcast. Meanwhile, CBS’ March Madness on Demand once again earns some positive reviews, and Dilbert’s appearance on the Boss Button is certainly a nice addition. One trend to watch heading into the weekend -- games in both New Orleans and San Jose are played in front of crowds well below capacity.

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