...on Fox for Iowa/OSU game. Holy crap!
3.4 million viewers
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The University of Iowa women’s basketball game against Ohio State University—in which star Iowa player Caitlin Clark broke the all-time NCAA scoring record—averaged more than 3.3 million viewers on Sunday, making it the most-watched regular season women’s basketball game in 25 years, according to Fox.
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives to the basket as Ohio State guard Jacy Sheldon (4) defends ... [+]
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The game, in which Iowa won 93-83 and Clark beat the all-time college scoring record held by Pete Maravich, was the most watched regular season women’s game ever on Fox, and the most watched on any network since 1999, when a game between UConn and Tennessee drew in 3.88 million viewers.
Sunday’s matchup also became the second most-watched regular season college basketball game—regardless of gender—this year, behind the men’s Michigan State-Arizona game that aired on Thanksgiving after an NFL game and had an average of 5.18 million viewers, according to Sports Media Watch.
Iowa and Clark easily broke their own record on Sunday, beating the previous viewership record for this season, which was set when an average of 1.86 million people watched Iowa and Ohio State play each other in January, according to NBC.
4.42 million. That was how many people tuned in to the game at its peak viewership, Fox announced Tuesday.
The Iowa-Ohio State game drew more viewers than the Golden State Warriors-Boston Celtics game, which also aired live on Sunday. The Warriors-Celtics matchup drew an average of 3.01 million viewers on ABC, according to Sports Media Watch.
Viewership for Iowa women’s basketball has skyrocketed in recent years, in large part due to Clark. Last year’s women’s college basketball championship—which was an Iowa-Louisiana State University matchup—drew 9.9 million viewers, making it the most watched women’s college basketball game in history. Iowa’s success in viewership and attendance has continued into this season, with the team selling out at least 11 road games this season and selling out nearly all of its home games in Iowa City. Clark declared for the WNBA draft last week, announcing that this season would be her last at Iowa despite having another year of eligibility.
The University of Iowa women’s basketball game against Ohio State University—in which star Iowa player Caitlin Clark broke the all-time NCAA scoring record—averaged more than 3.3 million viewers on Sunday, making it the most-watched regular season women’s basketball game in 25 years, according to Fox.
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives to the basket as Ohio State guard Jacy Sheldon (4) defends ... [+]
Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Key Facts
The game, in which Iowa won 93-83 and Clark beat the all-time college scoring record held by Pete Maravich, was the most watched regular season women’s game ever on Fox, and the most watched on any network since 1999, when a game between UConn and Tennessee drew in 3.88 million viewers.
Sunday’s matchup also became the second most-watched regular season college basketball game—regardless of gender—this year, behind the men’s Michigan State-Arizona game that aired on Thanksgiving after an NFL game and had an average of 5.18 million viewers, according to Sports Media Watch.
Iowa and Clark easily broke their own record on Sunday, beating the previous viewership record for this season, which was set when an average of 1.86 million people watched Iowa and Ohio State play each other in January, according to NBC.
Big Number
4.42 million. That was how many people tuned in to the game at its peak viewership, Fox announced Tuesday.
Surprising Fact
The Iowa-Ohio State game drew more viewers than the Golden State Warriors-Boston Celtics game, which also aired live on Sunday. The Warriors-Celtics matchup drew an average of 3.01 million viewers on ABC, according to Sports Media Watch.
Key Background
Viewership for Iowa women’s basketball has skyrocketed in recent years, in large part due to Clark. Last year’s women’s college basketball championship—which was an Iowa-Louisiana State University matchup—drew 9.9 million viewers, making it the most watched women’s college basketball game in history. Iowa’s success in viewership and attendance has continued into this season, with the team selling out at least 11 road games this season and selling out nearly all of its home games in Iowa City. Clark declared for the WNBA draft last week, announcing that this season would be her last at Iowa despite having another year of eligibility.
NASCAR topped Sunday sports viewership for a third-straight week, though its Caitlin Clark lead-in was the bigger ratings headline.
The NASCAR race was preceded by an Ohio State-Iowa women’s college basketball game at a 1.9 and 3.39 million, the largest regular season women’s audience since 1999. The Hawkeyes’ win, in which Clark set the all-time collegiate scoring record in her final regular season game, delivered the second-largest audience of the college basketball season, regardless of gender. Additional details are available here.
www.sportsmediawatch.com
The NASCAR race was preceded by an Ohio State-Iowa women’s college basketball game at a 1.9 and 3.39 million, the largest regular season women’s audience since 1999. The Hawkeyes’ win, in which Clark set the all-time collegiate scoring record in her final regular season game, delivered the second-largest audience of the college basketball season, regardless of gender. Additional details are available here.
Sunday (3/3) sports ratings: NASCAR, Caitlin Clark, NBA and more
NASCAR topped Sunday sports viewership for a third-straight week, though its Caitlin Clark lead-in was the bigger ratings headline.
www.sportsmediawatch.com
It really is a phenomena at this point.
I am going to assume every NCAA tournament game ESPN will put them in prime time. If they don’t, somebody should be fired.
I am going to assume every NCAA tournament game ESPN will put them in prime time. If they don’t, somebody should be fired.
I hope some highly rated recruits watched that game. The program could not buy advertising like we saw on Sunday.
Surprising Fact
The Iowa-Ohio State game drew more viewers than the Golden State Warriors-Boston Celtics game, which also aired live on Sunday. The Warriors-Celtics matchup drew an average of 3.01 million viewers on ABC, according to Sports Media Watch.
So is the surprising fact that anybody watched an NBA game?
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The University of Iowa women’s basketball game against Ohio State University—in which star Iowa player Caitlin Clark broke the all-time NCAA scoring record—averaged more than 3.3 million viewers on Sunday, making it the most-watched regular season women’s basketball game in 25 years, according to Fox.
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives to the basket as Ohio State guard Jacy Sheldon (4) defends ... [+]
Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Key Facts
The game, in which Iowa won 93-83 and Clark beat the all-time college scoring record held by Pete Maravich, was the most watched regular season women’s game ever on Fox, and the most watched on any network since 1999, when a game between UConn and Tennessee drew in 3.88 million viewers.
Sunday’s matchup also became the second most-watched regular season college basketball game—regardless of gender—this year, behind the men’s Michigan State-Arizona game that aired on Thanksgiving after an NFL game and had an average of 5.18 million viewers, according to Sports Media Watch.
Iowa and Clark easily broke their own record on Sunday, beating the previous viewership record for this season, which was set when an average of 1.86 million people watched Iowa and Ohio State play each other in January, according to NBC.
Big Number
4.42 million. That was how many people tuned in to the game at its peak viewership, Fox announced Tuesday.
Surprising Fact
The Iowa-Ohio State game drew more viewers than the Golden State Warriors-Boston Celtics game, which also aired live on Sunday. The Warriors-Celtics matchup drew an average of 3.01 million viewers on ABC, according to Sports Media Watch.
Key Background
Viewership for Iowa women’s basketball has skyrocketed in recent years, in large part due to Clark. Last year’s women’s college basketball championship—which was an Iowa-Louisiana State University matchup—drew 9.9 million viewers, making it the most watched women’s college basketball game in history. Iowa’s success in viewership and attendance has continued into this season, with the team selling out at least 11 road games this season and selling out nearly all of its home games in Iowa City. Clark declared for the WNBA draft last week, announcing that this season would be her last at Iowa despite having another year of eligibility.
Nebraska’s coach would have been in tears over how all of those people tuned in to watch the program that she built. She always knew the fans would come.
I'm hoping these numbers effect seeding for the tournament.
It'd behoove the NCAA to create the easiest path possible for the Hawks to get to the final 4.....which means they'll probably have the Hawks in the same region with South Carolina if they don't get a #1 seed
Because the NCAA is run by idiots.
I'm expecting the opposite. ESPN is still desperate to control the narrative of Women's College BB and "Iowa ain't it"... As counter-productive and stupid as it would be, I'm guessing the theme of this year's NCAA tourney will be "anyone and everyone but Caitlin and Iowa". Common sense would say I'm going to be dead wrong but when was the last time that ESPN... well you get the idea.I'm hoping these numbers effect seeding for the tournament.
It'd behoove the NCAA to create the easiest path possible for the Hawks to get to the final 4.....which means they'll probably have the Hawks in the same region with South Carolina if they don't get a #1 seed
Because the NCAA is run by idiots.
The NCAA runs their game times not espn but, but I am sure Iowa's and other top teams will be put in good time slots.
