Cumulus Media’s Westwood One Presents Audio Coverage of 2023 NCAA Basketball Conference Championship Week

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Cumulus Media's (NASDAQ: CMLS) Westwood One announces a comprehensive broadcast schedule featuring 23 NCAA Championship games from March 4-12, 2023. This includes 20 men's games and three women's games, marking it as the exclusive audio home for NCAA basketball tournaments. Key broadcasts include the Ohio Valley Conference Championship and Selection Sunday, which reveals the 68-team field for both tournaments. The coverage is enhanced by experienced hosts and analysts, ensuring rich listener engagement during this crucial postseason period.

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• Exclusive audio home for NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments enhances brand visibility.
• Broadens audience reach with 23 NCAA Championship games scheduled for broadcast.
• Involvement of experienced hosts and analysts could attract more listeners.

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Coverage Includes 23 Games between Saturday, March 4th and Sunday, March 12th, 2023

NEW YORK, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CUMULUS MEDIA’s (NASDAQ: CMLS) Westwood One, America’s largest audio network and the official network radio partner of the NCAA, will present a broadcast slate of 20 NCAA Men’s Basketball games from Conference Championship Week as well as three broadcasts of Women’s Championship games.

Westwood One’s postseason basketball coverage tips off on Saturday, March 4th, with the Ohio Valley Conference Championship game, and continues with the broadcasts of the Ivy League, the SEC, and the American Athletic Championship games. Westwood One will also broadcast Selection Sunday, which will reveal the 68-team field for both the men’s and the women’s tournaments. Jason Horowitz will host Selection Sunday coverage with former coach PJ Carlesimo serving as the men’s analyst and Debbie Antonelli as the women’s analyst.

Among the other Championship games Westwood One will broadcast that week are the Pac-12, the Big East, the Colonial Athletic Association, Conference USA, the Patriot League, Missouri Valley Conference, and West Coast Conference games. The Women’s Conference Championship games include the Big East, the Pac-12, and the Ivy League.

WESTWOOD ONE’S COMPLETE CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

Saturday, March 4:		Ohio Valley Conference Championship 7:45 PM ET
Sunday, March 5:		Missouri Valley Conference Championship 1:45 PM ET
		Pac-12 Women’s Championship 4:45 PM ET
Monday, March 6:		Southern Conference Championship 6:45 PM ET
		Big East Women’s Championship 6:45 PM ET
Tuesday, March 7:		CAA Championship 6:45 PM ET
		West Coast Conference Championship 8:45 PM ET
Wednesday, March 8:		Patriot League Championship 7:15 PM ET
		Big Sky Championship 11:15 PM ET
Friday, March 10:		Big East Semifinal Doubleheader 6:15 PM ET
		Pac-12 Semifinal Doubleheader 8:45 PM ET
Saturday, March 11:		America East Championship 10:45 AM ET
		SEC Semifinal Doubleheader 12:45 PM ET
		Ivy League Women’s Championship 4:45 PM ET
		Big East Conference Championship 6:15 PM ET
		Conference USA Championship 8:15 PM ET
		Pac-12 Conference Championship 10:15 PM ET
Sunday, March 12:		Ivy League Championship 11:45 AM ET
		SEC Championship 12:45 PM ET
		American Athletic Conference Championship 3:00 PM ET
		Selection Sunday 6:00 PM ET

Westwood One is the exclusive audio home of the 2023 NCAA Mens’ and Womens’ Basketball Tournaments.

About Westwood One Sports
Westwood One Sports is home to some of the most exciting sports broadcasts on radio. In addition to being the exclusive network radio partner to the NFL since 1987—featuring regular and post-season NFL football, including the playoffs and the Super Bowl -- its other extensive properties include NCAA Basketball, including the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tournaments and the Final Four®; The Masters; NCAA Football; and other marquee sports events. Westwood One also distributes and represents CBS Sports Radio. On social media, join the Westwood One Sports community on Facebook at facebook.com/westwoodonesports and Twitter at twitter.com/westwood1sports. For more information, visit www.westwoodonesports.com.

PR Contact: Karen Glover | Westwood One | kglover@westwoodone.com

FAQ

What is the NCAA Championship broadcast schedule for Cumulus Media's Westwood One?

Westwood One will broadcast 23 NCAA Championship games from March 4-12, 2023, including men's and women's tournaments.

When does Cumulus Media's Westwood One start its NCAA Championship coverage?

The coverage begins on March 4, 2023, with the Ohio Valley Conference Championship.

What major games will Westwood One cover during the NCAA Championships?

Westwood One will cover key games including the Ivy League, SEC, and American Athletic Championship games.

How can I listen to the NCAA Championship games broadcast by Westwood One?

Listeners can tune in to Westwood One for live broadcasts of NCAA Championship games and related events.

Who are the hosts for Selection Sunday on Westwood One?

Jason Horowitz will host Selection Sunday with PJ Carlesimo as the men’s analyst and Debbie Antonelli as the women’s analyst.