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NCAA Unanimously Approves $25M Boost for Women's March Madness

1/18/2025

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In a groundbreaking move, the NCAA has voted unanimously to allocate funds to Division I women's basketball teams in March Madness, beginning in 2025. Starting with $15 million and rising to $25 million by 2028, this initiative seeks to bridge the pay gap in college sports and celebrates the soaring popularity of women's basketball.

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In a groundbreaking move, the NCAA has voted unanimously to allocate funds to Division I women's basketball teams in March Madness, beginning in 2025. Starting with $15 million and rising to $25 million by 2028, this initiative seeks to bridge the pay gap in college sports and celebrates the soaring popularity of women's basketball.