Cumulus Media’s Westwood One Announces Extensive Coverage for 2025 College Basketball Conference Championships
1. Major Audio Network Set to Broadcast 19 NCAA Games
On March 5, 2025, Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQ: CMLS) announced that its subsidiary, Westwood One, will deliver comprehensive audio coverage of the 2025 College Basketball Conference Championship Week. This initiative will feature a total of 19 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball games, commencing on March 8 and concluding on Selection Sunday, March 16.
2. A Robust Schedule Kicking Off March 8
Westwood One’s postseason basketball coverage will begin with the Ohio Valley Conference Championship game on Saturday, March 8, at 8:45 PM ET. The coverage will continue throughout the week, culminating in a series of high-stakes championship games on Selection Sunday, which will also include the reveal of the 68-team field for both the men’s and women’s tournaments.
Selection Sunday Highlights
On March 16, Westwood One will host its Selection Sunday coverage, featuring Jason Horowitz as the main host, with insights and analysis provided by sports analysts PJ Carlesimo and Debbie Antonelli. This pivotal broadcast will not only cover the NCAA Men's and Women’s tournaments but will also include championship games from the Ivy League, the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and the American Athletic Conference.
3. Championship Games Coverage
Westwood One's coverage will also incorporate a variety of other conference championships throughout the week. Notable games include:
- Sunday, March 9: Big South and Missouri Valley Conference Men’s Championships
- Monday, March 10: Southern Conference Men’s Championship and Big East Women’s Championship
- Tuesday, March 11: CAA and West Coast Conference Men’s Championships
- Wednesday, March 12: Patriot League Men’s Championship
- Friday, March 14: Big East Semifinal Men’s Doubleheader
- Saturday, March 15: A packed schedule including the America East, SEC, and Ivy League Championships
- Sunday, March 16: The final championship games leading into Selection Sunday
4. About Westwood One Sports
Westwood One Sports has established itself as a premier provider of sports broadcasts on radio. It holds exclusive network radio partnerships with the NFL since 1987 and boasts extensive coverage of NCAA Basketball, including both the Men's and Women's Tournaments. The network also covers other major sports events such as The Masters and U.S. Soccer.
5. Cumulus Media: A Leader in Audio Content
Cumulus Media is a leading audio-first media company, reaching a quarter billion people monthly. With 400 owned-and-operated radio stations across 85 markets, and national syndication of sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming through Westwood One, Cumulus Media continues to enhance its offerings. The company also runs the rapidly growing Cumulus Podcast Network, providing engaging original content to listeners.
As the excitement builds for the College Basketball Conference Championship Week, Cumulus Media's extensive audio coverage promises to keep fans engaged and connected to their favorite teams and players.
