12 women's sports stats from march 2024
March was a busy month as the women’s tournament took over our timelines — but the tourney wasn’t the only event breaking records. From softball to soccer, hockey, and more, we’ve got you covered on anything you might’ve missed while you were wrapped up in the madness.
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Psssst, if you’re looking for numbers related to the big dance, we’ve compiled a special By the Numbers: Women’s Tournament focused solely on March Madness.
13,350
Everyone loves Sooner softball — 13,350 Oklahoma fans filled the stands to set a program attendance record for opening weekend.
8,500+
The Las Vegas Aces became the first franchise in WNBA history to sell out its season tickets, selling over 8,500 memberships.
13,350
Everyone loves Sooner softball — 13,350 Oklahoma fans filled the stands to set a program attendance record for opening weekend.
8,500+
The Las Vegas Aces became the first franchise in WNBA history to sell out its season tickets, selling over 8,500 memberships.
$5M
It’s time for some new digs in Evanston. Northwestern University received a program-record $5M donation to build a new softball stadium.
42
The Tennessee Lady Vols are the only team to make the NCAA tournament every year since it began 42 years ago. Talk about legacy.
$5M
It’s time for some new digs in Evanston. Northwestern University received a program-record $5M donation to build a new softball stadium.
42
The Tennessee Lady Vols are the only team to make the NCAA tournament every year since it began 42 years ago. Talk about legacy.
3
Three NWSL franchises sold out their opening weekend matches: Angel City FC, Kansas City Current, and Utah Royals FC.
35,991
Chelsea FC defeated Ajax 3-0 on March 19th, with 35,991 fans filling the stadium, marking the largest crowd ever for a women’s soccer match in the Netherlands.
3
Three NWSL franchises sold out their opening weekend matches: Angel City FC, Kansas City Current, and Utah Royals FC.
35,991
Chelsea FC defeated Ajax 3-0 on March 19th, with 35,991 fans filling the stadium, marking the largest crowd ever for a women’s soccer match in the Netherlands.
614,000
The opening-day KC Current versus Portland Thorns game on ABC drew an impressive audience, with 614,000 viewers — making it the second most-viewed NWSL regular season match ever.
33%
The USWNT’s win over Brazil in the Gold Cup Championship game became the most-viewed soccer match ever on Paramount+, with 33% growth in streaming minutes.
614,000
The opening-day KC Current versus Portland Thorns game on ABC drew an impressive audience, with 614,000 viewers — making it the second most-viewed NWSL regular season match ever.
33%
The USWNT’s win over Brazil in the Gold Cup Championship game became the most-viewed soccer match ever on Paramount+, with 33% growth in streaming minutes.
13,736
The PWHL can’t stop breaking hockey records. The match-up between PWHL Ottawa and PWHL Boston broke the U.S. attendance record with 13,736 fans at Little Caesars Arena.
1
Seattle Reign FC’s Ji So-Yun became the first Korean player to score a goal in the NWSL.
13,736
The PWHL can’t stop breaking hockey records. The match-up between PWHL Ottawa and PWHL Boston broke the U.S. attendance record with 13,736 fans at Little Caesars Arena.
1
Seattle Reign FC’s Ji So-Yun became the first Korean player to score a goal in the NWSL.
5,000+
The WNBA’s next expansion team, currently named WNBA Golden State, announced that they’ve already sold over 5,000 season ticket deposits.
5:40
Racing Louisville’s Uchenna Kanu scored the fastest brace (two goals by the same player) in NWSL history after she netted back-to-back goals in just five minutes and forty seconds.
5,000+
The WNBA’s next expansion team, currently named WNBA Golden State, announced that they’ve already sold over 5,000 season ticket deposits.
5:40
Racing Louisville’s Uchenna Kanu scored the fastest brace (two goals by the same player) in NWSL history after she netted back-to-back goals in just five minutes and forty seconds.