The NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship Game on Sunday was a huge success, with record viewership. According to ESPN, the game between Baylor and Notre Dame drew an average of 5.7 million viewers, making it the most-watched women’s basketball game in cable television history. The game also set a record for the most-watched NCAA women’s basketball championship game ever, with an average of 8.2 million viewers across all platforms.
The game was a close one, with Baylor ultimately prevailing 82-81. The game featured a number of exciting plays, including a buzzer-beater from Baylor’s DiDi Richards that gave the Bears a one-point lead with just seconds left in the game. The game also featured a number of star players, including Baylor’s Lauren Cox and Notre Dame’s Arike Ogunbowale.
The record viewership for the game is a testament to the growth of women’s basketball in recent years. The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament has seen its viewership increase steadily over the past few years, and this year’s championship game was the most-watched ever. This is a sign that fans are increasingly interested in women’s basketball and that the sport is gaining more mainstream attention.
The record viewership for the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship Game on Sunday is a positive sign for the sport and its future. It shows that fans are increasingly interested in women’s basketball and that the sport is gaining more mainstream attention. This is great news for the players, coaches, and fans of the sport, and it bodes well for the future of women’s basketball.
