To no surprise, Saturday’s epic clash between Kentucky and North Carolina was one of the most-watched college hoops games this year.
.@KentuckyMBB win over @UNC_Basketball is highest rated college hoop game in 2016 on any net w/ MM rtg/shr of 2.4/5, +50% vs next highest pic.twitter.com/GKEBTrSshd
— CBS Sports PR (@CBSSportsGang) December 18, 2016
Per CBS Kentucky/North Carolina hoops yesterday drew a 2.4 overnight rating, highest of the season on any network.
— Sports TV Ratings (@SportsTVRatings) December 18, 2016
Frankly, this game probably ends up being the most-watched regular-season game this season and in recent memory. Games like this come around very rarely, and thankfully, it's one that ended in victory for the Cats thanks to on Malik Monk:
Malik Monk would like to place an order for ONIONS! https://t.co/ZIBubpcOkP
— CBS Sports CBB (@CBSSportsCBB) December 18, 2016
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