By the Numbers: May 2024
May was a jam-packed month in the women’s sports world, as nearly every sport under the sun saw some action. The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) and the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) held their first-ever championships, the WNBA kicked off a star-studded 28th season, and the Women’s College World Series is underway. Read on for a round-up of May’s noteworthy numbers.
23
Washington Spirit rookie Croix Bethune became the youngest NWSL player to record three assists in a match at just 23 years old.
16,655
The WNBA Canada preseason game between the Los Angeles Sparks and the Seattle Storm sold out, with 16,655 fans in attendance.
23
Washington Spirit rookie Croix Bethune became the youngest NWSL player to record three assists in a match at just 23 years old.
16,655
The WNBA Canada preseason game between the Los Angeles Sparks and the Seattle Storm sold out, with 16,655 fans in attendance.
1
Swimming legend Katie Ledecky became the first swimmer ever to receive the Presidential Medal of Honor.
392,259
The PWHL announced that it had 392,259 fans in attendance across its inaugural season.
1
Swimming legend Katie Ledecky became the first swimmer ever to receive the Presidential Medal of Honor.
392,259
The PWHL announced that it had 392,259 fans in attendance across its inaugural season.
4
The University of Southern California became the first team to win four consecutive NCAA beach volleyball championships.
76,082
76,082 fans packed the arena to witness Manchester United secure its first-ever women’s FA Cup. 🏆
4
The University of Southern California became the first team to win four consecutive NCAA beach volleyball championships.
76,082
76,082 fans packed the arena to witness Manchester United secure its first-ever women’s FA Cup. 🏆
2.97M
The Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun became the most-viewed WNBA game on ESPN platforms in history, peaking at 2.97M viewers.
3
Barcelona won its third UEFA Women’s Champion League title over Lyon after two stellar goals from Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas.
2.97M
The Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun became the most-viewed WNBA game on ESPN platforms in history, peaking at 2.97M viewers.
3
Barcelona won its third UEFA Women’s Champion League title over Lyon after two stellar goals from Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas.
$1M
The Omaha Supernovas secured a $1M prize pool after dominating the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation championship against the Grand Rapids Rise, sweeping the Rise 3-0.
14
Boston College scored 14 points en route to their NCAA Lacrosse Championship victory over Northwestern, avenging their loss to NU in the 2023 championship.
$1M
The Omaha Supernovas secured a $1M prize pool after dominating the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation championship against the Grand Rapids Rise, sweeping the Rise 3-0.
14
Boston College scored 14 points en route to their NCAA Lacrosse Championship victory over Northwestern, avenging their loss to NU in the 2023 championship.
19,103
Crypto.com Arena was packed with 19,103 fans when the Sparks took on the Fever — setting a new WNBA attendance record.
79
Lynn Williams became the NWSL’s all-time leading scorer across all competitions after netting her 79th goal.
19,103
Crypto.com Arena was packed with 19,103 fans when the Sparks took on the Fever — setting a new WNBA attendance record.
79
Lynn Williams became the NWSL’s all-time leading scorer across all competitions after netting her 79th goal.
359
Northwestern lacrosse player Izzy Scane set a new NCAA record for most career goals after netting her 359th score.
40
Sophia Smith became the fastest player ever to score 40 regular season goals. A legend in the making. ⚽
359
Northwestern lacrosse player Izzy Scane set a new NCAA record for most career goals after netting her 359th score.
40
Sophia Smith became the fastest player ever to score 40 regular season goals. A legend in the making. ⚽
20.01m
Oregon’s Jaida Ross threw the shot put 20.01m at the NCAA West Regional, becoming the first collegiate athlete to cross the 20m mark.
1
PWHL Minnesota won the first PWHL Championship in history, led by the playoffs MVP and 2024 first-overall draft pick, Taylor Heise.
20.01m
Oregon’s Jaida Ross threw the shot put 20.01m at the NCAA West Regional, becoming the first collegiate athlete to cross the 20m mark.
1
PWHL Minnesota won the first PWHL Championship in history, led by the playoffs MVP and 2024 first-overall draft pick, Taylor Heise.
14
The WNBA officially announced Toronto will be awarded the 14th expansion team. The yet-to-be-named team will begin play in 2026.
50,212
The UEFA Women’s Champion League final between Barcelona and Lyon set a new attendance record with 50,212 fans in Bilbao Stadium.
14
The WNBA officially announced Toronto will be awarded the 14th expansion team. The yet-to-be-named team will begin play in 2026.
50,212
The UEFA Women’s Champion League final between Barcelona and Lyon set a new attendance record with 50,212 fans in Bilbao Stadium.