The relationship between CBS and the NCAA began in 1982, replacing NBC as the primary broadcaster for the men’s tournament. Over the years, the network's reporting has shifted from simple score updates to a sophisticated, multi-platform ecosystem:
: Since 2011, CBS has partnered with TNT Sports (formerly Turner Sports) to ensure every tournament game is televised across CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV. National Championship broadcasts now alternate between CBS (odd-numbered years) and TBS (even-numbered years). Summary of 2026 Tournament Results Men's College Basketball Scores 2025-26 - CBS Sports ncaa basketball scores cbs
For more than four decades, CBS Sports has been the primary authority for NCAA basketball scores and coverage, serving as the essential gateway for fans during the regular season and "March Madness". In the most recent 2025–26 season, CBS Sports continued this legacy, culminating in the broadcast and reporting of the 2026 Men's National Championship game on April 6, 2026, where defeated UConn 69–63 at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Evolution of CBS Sports Score Reporting The relationship between CBS and the NCAA began
: The CBS Sports Scoreboard provides fast, live-updating scores and statistics for every Division I game. Summary of 2026 Tournament Results Men's College Basketball
: Through initiatives like "Beyond the Box Score," CBS now integrates complex data—such as shot probability and defender distance—directly into its score reporting to provide context for why a team is winning or losing.
Fast, updating men's college basketball scores and stats for NCAAB games are provided by CBS Sports. CBS Sports