DALLAS - LSU's title game triumph over Iowa was the most watched women's basketball game on record, bringing in 9.9 million viewers.
ESPN announced the staggering statistics on Monday, saying viewership was up 103 percent compared to last year.
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— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) April 3, 2023
?? Most-viewed #NCAAWBB game on record
?? Up 103% YOY
?? Peaked at 12.6M
?? Most-viewed college event ever on @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/UZLVNuP3Sf
The game was also the most-watched college event ever on ESPN+.