The Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark led her team to a 93-58 win over the Chicago Sky, drawing an average of 2.7 million viewers on ABC. This marked the most-watched WNBA regular-season game in 25 years, according to Sports Media Watch. The game peaked at 3.1 million viewers, with Clark recording a triple-double and earning her first flagrant foul as a pro.
The rivalry between Clark’s team and the Sky led to intense drama on the court, including a heated exchange between Clark and Chicago’s Angel Reese after she committed a foul that prevented a clear layup. The WNBA is investigating allegations of hateful comments made by a male fan during the game. A video shared on social media showed the man making high-pitched noises while Reese shot a free throw.
The WNBA released a statement saying it was aware of the allegations and was looking into the matter. Clark’s dominant performance marked a significant moment for the league, with viewership reaching record-breaking levels.
Source: https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45240655/fever-sky-most-watched-wnba-regular-season-game-00