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NCAA Awards Women's Basketball Financial Units, Boosts Popularity

3/1/2025

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In a groundbreaking move on January 15, the NCAA awarded women’s college basketball teams financial performance units for the March Madness tournament, leveling the playing field with their male counterparts. This decision comes on the heels of a record-breaking 18.7 million viewers for the 2024 women’s final, showcasing the sport's skyrocketing popularity. ESPN's College GameDay is ramping up coverage, further igniting excitement around women's basketball.

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In a groundbreaking move on January 15, the NCAA awarded women’s college basketball teams financial performance units for the March Madness tournament, leveling the playing field with their male counterparts. This decision comes on the heels of a record-breaking 18.7 million viewers for the 2024 women’s final, showcasing the sport's skyrocketing popularity. ESPN's College GameDay is ramping up coverage, further igniting excitement around women's basketball.