December 3, 2013 2:12PM PT

UPDATED: CBS Embarks On Sixth Season of Streaming College Basketball Games

Eye tweaks second-screen experience as more viewers toggle between TV set and mobile device

CBS said its sports division would stream select games from its 2013-2014 college basketball schedule on CBSSports.com and the CBSSports mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android, the sixth season the network would make the games available in such fashion.

Starting with a December 7 matchup between UCLA and Missouri, CBSSports will feature 28 games over the course of the season along with a second-screen experience for computers, tablets and mobile phones. Along with a high-quality stream and the ability to stop, rewind and fast-forward, the digital version of the broadcasts will also feature real-time stats, chat, social check-in and sharing opportunities and a NCAA basketball scoreboard.

New features for the 2013-2014 season include an updated user interface, more access to social streams and expert commentary around the game, and live game updates directly in the video player

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