By the Numbers: March 2025
March is full of madness — and we’re not even talking about basketball. Softball, gymnastics, skiing, wrestling, and more posted incredible numbers and unforgettable milestones this month.
P.S. Looking for March Madness numbers? Don’t worry; we’ll post a special By The Numbers: Tournament Edition after a champion is crowned.
25-0
Collegiate wrestler and Olympic silver medalist Kennedy Blades went 25-0 on the year to help lead the Hawkeyes to back-to-back National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships. To top it off, Blades was named Most Outstanding Wrestler at the tournament.
25-0
Collegiate wrestler and Olympic silver medalist Kennedy Blades went 25-0 on the year to help lead the Hawkeyes to back-to-back National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships. To top it off, Blades was named Most Outstanding Wrestler at the tournament.
9,042
Oregon State fans set a new attendance record at Gill Coliseum with 9,042 fans cheering on the Beavers gymnastics team.
49.24
Arkansas runner Bella Whittaker set a new American and collegiate indoor record for the 400m, finishing in just 49.24 seconds.
9,042
Oregon State fans set a new attendance record at Gill Coliseum with 9,042 fans cheering on the Beavers gymnastics team.
49.24
Arkansas runner Bella Whittaker set a new American and collegiate indoor record for the 400m, finishing in just 49.24 seconds.
1M
The PWHL’s Takeover Tour strikes again. 14,288 fans gathered at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, to watch the New York Sirens take on the Minnesota Frost, setting a new attendance record for a U.S. professional women’s hockey match. The match marked a significant milestone, surpassing 1M fans in attendance since the league launched in January 2024.
71%
Sports Business Journal announced that the NWSL’s Washington Spirit grew their season ticket memberships by 71% — the largest improvement in the entire league.
1M
The PWHL’s Takeover Tour strikes again. 14,288 fans gathered at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, to watch the New York Sirens take on the Minnesota Frost, setting a new attendance record for a U.S. professional women’s hockey match. The match marked a significant milestone, surpassing 1M fans in attendance since the league launched in January 2024.
71%
Sports Business Journal announced that the NWSL’s Washington Spirit grew their season ticket memberships by 71% — the largest improvement in the entire league.
40
At the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Finals, Lindsey Vonn earned a silver medal in the Super-G, becoming the oldest woman to podium at the World Cup finals at 40 years old.
78.2
Karlyn Pickens of Tennessee broke the record for the fastest pitch in NCAA softball history, tossing a 78.2 MPH heater.
40
At the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Finals, Lindsey Vonn earned a silver medal in the Super-G, becoming the oldest woman to podium at the World Cup finals at 40 years old.
78.2
Karlyn Pickens of Tennessee broke the record for the fastest pitch in NCAA softball history, tossing a 78.2 MPH heater.
10,000
The Golden State Valkyries became the first WNBA team to surpass 10,000 season ticket holder memberships ahead of their inaugural season this summer.
22%
Viewership for the NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Championship was up 22% over last year. Wisconsin pulled off an incredible comeback over Ohio State to win its eighth program title.
10,000
The Golden State Valkyries became the first WNBA team to surpass 10,000 season ticket holder memberships ahead of their inaugural season this summer.
22%
Viewership for the NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Championship was up 22% over last year. Wisconsin pulled off an incredible comeback over Ohio State to win its eighth program title.
