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NCAA Chainsmokers Final Four Backlash Grows
Clear Facts
- The NCAA scheduled a musical performance by The Chainsmokers between Final Four matchups in Indianapolis.
- Prominent sports figures criticized the decision after the concert delayed the tipoff of the Michigan-Arizona game by over thirty minutes.
- Michigan defeated Arizona 91-73 to secure a spot in the national championship game against UConn.
Backlash Over Scheduling Changes
Sports commentators and fans expressed frustration after the NCAA opted to host a concert during the break between semifinal games at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The event resulted in a significant delay for the evening’s second matchup.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy and ESPN personality Scott Van Pelt were among those questioning the timing of the performance.
Critics noted that the entertainment felt out of place during one of the most prestigious sporting events in the country.
The scheduled start time for the Michigan game was pushed back from 8:49 p.m. to approximately 9:20 p.m. despite the previous game finishing an hour prior.
Van Pelt echoed the confusion of many viewers regarding the logistics.
Despite the scheduling friction, Michigan dominated Arizona with an 18-point victory behind Aday Mara’s 26-point performance.
The Wolverines will now face the UConn Huskies as they compete for their first national title since the program’s 2018 appearance.
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