"Debate Over Start Times for Men's and Women's Championship Games Sparks Fan Complaints"
Fans and sports media have expressed dissatisfaction with the tipoff times for the men's and women's NCAA championship games, with the women's game starting at 3 p.m. ET and the men's game at 9:20 p.m. ET. While some argue for a later start time to accommodate West Coast viewers, others advocate for a time that allows for maximum viewership. The debate centers around finding a balance between accommodating different time zones and maximizing television ratings, with networks weighing the preferences of East Coast and West Coast viewers. Despite the complaints, it seems unlikely that the tipoff times will change in the near future.