By the Numbers: February 2025
The short month didn’t stop women’s sports from breaking more records and surpassing milestones. Read on to see the most significant numbers in women’s sports from the month of February.
55
On Sunday, February 16, Mikayla Blakes scored 55 points on the way to Vanderbilt’s overtime win against Auburn. Blakes is the first player to score 55 points and notch five assists in an NCAA game this century.
1
The Boston Guard won the first-ever WLL Championship Series with a 22-17 win over NY Charging. Cassidy Weeks led the Guard, scoring seven points in the final.
55
On Sunday, February 16, Mikayla Blakes scored 55 points on the way to Vanderbilt’s overtime win against Auburn. Blakes is the first player to score 55 points and notch five assists in an NCAA game this century.
1
The Boston Guard won the first-ever WLL Championship Series with a 22-17 win over NY Charging. Cassidy Weeks led the Guard, scoring seven points in the final.
2010
The UConn versus South Carolina and LSU versus Texas doubleheader on February 16 marked the most-watched regular-season College GameDay since 2010.
1
USATF announced that the Para National Championship and Outdoor National Championships will be concurrent for the first time in history.
2010
The UConn versus South Carolina and LSU versus Texas doubleheader on February 16 marked the most-watched regular-season College GameDay since 2010.
1
USATF announced that the Para National Championship and Outdoor National Championships will be concurrent for the first time in history.
1
Claressa Shields became the first-ever undisputed women’s heavyweight champion after defeating Danielle Perkins in a unanimous decision, despite tearing the labrum in her left shoulder prior to the fight. Shields now boasts a 16-0 record with three KOs.
5,000+
The Denver NWSL expansion team broke the record for the fastest expansion franchise to reach 5,000 season ticket deposits in just three days.
1
Claressa Shields became the first-ever undisputed women’s heavyweight champion after defeating Danielle Perkins in a unanimous decision, despite tearing the labrum in her left shoulder prior to the fight. Shields now boasts a 16-0 record with three KOs.
5,000+
The Denver NWSL expansion team broke the record for the fastest expansion franchise to reach 5,000 season ticket deposits in just three days.
20
Diana Taurasi announced her retirement after 20 years in the WNBA. There is quite literally not enough space to list all of her accomplishments in one post.
6
6 - The first-ever U.S. women’s professional rugby league, Women’s Elite Rugby (WER), released the names and logos for all six teams in its inaugural season. The New York Exiles, Chicago Tempest, Twin Cities Gemini, Denver Onyx, Bay Breakers, and Boston Banshees will take the field in March.
20
Diana Taurasi announced her retirement after 20 years in the WNBA. There is quite literally not enough space to list all of her accomplishments in one post.
6
6 - The first-ever U.S. women’s professional rugby league, Women’s Elite Rugby (WER), released the names and logos for all six teams in its inaugural season. The New York Exiles, Chicago Tempest, Twin Cities Gemini, Denver Onyx, Bay Breakers, and Boston Banshees will take the field in March.
137%
In Athletes Unlimited basketball news, attendance so far this year is up 137% after the league moved its home base to Nashville this season.
1
Australian surfer Tyler Wright made a splash at the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour. Wright defeated the 2024 World Champion, Caity Simmers, to take first place in the Lexus Pipe Pro event on February 8, which propelled her to her new world #1 ranking.
137%
In Athletes Unlimited basketball news, attendance so far this year is up 137% after the league moved its home base to Nashville this season.
1
Australian surfer Tyler Wright made a splash at the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour. Wright defeated the 2024 World Champion, Caity Simmers, to take first place in the Lexus Pipe Pro event on February 8, which propelled her to her new world #1 ranking.
17
Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player to win a WTA-1000 title at the Dubai Duty Free Championships at just 17 years old.
100
Just two and a half months after a traumatic crash, Mikaela Shiffrin is back on the slopes, snagging her 100th career World Cup win. Shiffrin is the first alpine skier in history to reach this milestone — talk about a game-changer.
17
Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player to win a WTA-1000 title at the Dubai Duty Free Championships at just 17 years old.
100
Just two and a half months after a traumatic crash, Mikaela Shiffrin is back on the slopes, snagging her 100th career World Cup win. Shiffrin is the first alpine skier in history to reach this milestone — talk about a game-changer.
