By the Numbers: September 2024
Did September fly by for anyone else? The month is over, and so is an intense summer slate of women’s sports, including the Olympics and Paralympics, the WNBA regular season, and the newest women’s sports event, the Athlos track meet. We’ve highlighted the can’t-miss stats from another great month of women’s sports just for you.
22
The Orlando Pride set a new NWSL record, going undefeated for 22 consecutive regular-season games this season.
418
With 418 rebounds, Angel Reese broke the record for most rebounds in a rookie season (previously held by Sylvia Fowles). Reese also broke the record for most double-doubles in a rookie season with 23, previously held by Tina Charles.
22
The Orlando Pride set a new NWSL record, going undefeated for 22 consecutive regular-season games this season.
418
With 418 rebounds, Angel Reese broke the record for most rebounds in a rookie season (previously held by Sylvia Fowles). Reese also broke the record for most double-doubles in a rookie season with 23, previously held by Tina Charles.
7
The Kansas City Current’s Temwa Chawinga set a new NWSL record after she scored a goal in seven consecutive matches.
746
On September 15, Caitlin Clark broke the rookie single-season scoring record previously held by Seimone Augustus. Clark’s 746th point broke the record, and she ended the season with 769 points.
7
The Kansas City Current’s Temwa Chawinga set a new NWSL record after she scored a goal in seven consecutive matches.
746
On September 15, Caitlin Clark broke the rookie single-season scoring record previously held by Seimone Augustus. Clark’s 746th point broke the record, and she ended the season with 769 points.
1.5M
For the first time in league history, the NWSL had over 1.5M fans in attendance through week 18 of the regular season.
15
he NFL is already breaking records this season, with 15 female coaches across the league — the most of ANY professional men’s sports league and an all-time high in the league.
1.5M
For the first time in league history, the NWSL had over 1.5M fans in attendance through week 18 of the regular season.
15
he NFL is already breaking records this season, with 15 female coaches across the league — the most of ANY professional men’s sports league and an all-time high in the league.
1,000
A’ja Wilson became the first player in WNBA history to score 1,000 points in a single season. Wilson also broke the record for most rebounds in a single season after she grabbed her 451st board.
2017
Team USA defeated Team Europe in the Solheim Cup for the first time since 2017.
1,000
A’ja Wilson became the first player in WNBA history to score 1,000 points in a single season. Wilson also broke the record for most rebounds in a single season after she grabbed her 451st board.
2017
Team USA defeated Team Europe in the Solheim Cup for the first time since 2017.
89%
According to ESPN, the first day of WNBA playoff games on September 22 saw an 89% increase in viewership over 2023.
684,000
The Nebraska versus Louisville volleyball match on September 22 averaged 684,000 viewers on ABC — making it the most-watched regular-season match in ESPN history.
89%
According to ESPN, the first day of WNBA playoff games on September 22 saw an 89% increase in viewership over 2023.
684,000
The Nebraska versus Louisville volleyball match on September 22 averaged 684,000 viewers on ABC — making it the most-watched regular-season match in ESPN history.
8,000+
The Toronto Sceptres have already sold out their season tickets for the second PWHL season despite moving their games to a bigger venue in Coca-Cola Coliseum, which seats 8,000+.
195
Arike Ogunbowale notched her 4,000th career point in September after just 195 career games, making her the fastest player to 4,000 points in WNBA history.
8,000+
The Toronto Sceptres have already sold out their season tickets for the second PWHL season despite moving their games to a bigger venue in Coca-Cola Coliseum, which seats 8,000+.
195
Arike Ogunbowale notched her 4,000th career point in September after just 195 career games, making her the fastest player to 4,000 points in WNBA history.
11,00+
After TOGETHXR co-founder and soccer legend Alex Morgan announced her retirement, the San Diego Wave sold 11,000+ tickets to her retirement match in a single day.
80
The Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier set a new record for most points scored through the first two games of the playoffs after pouring in 80 points.
11,00+
After TOGETHXR co-founder and soccer legend Alex Morgan announced her retirement, the San Diego Wave sold 11,000+ tickets to her retirement match in a single day.
80
The Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier set a new record for most points scored through the first two games of the playoffs after pouring in 80 points.
20,711
On September 19, the Washington Mystics faced off against the Indiana Fever. D.C. packed Capital One Arena with 20,711 fans — the most in WNBA history for a single regular-season game.
$84,000
An autographed Caitlin Clark rookie trading card was sold for $84,000, setting a new record for the most expensive women’s basketball card ever.
20,711
On September 19, the Washington Mystics faced off against the Indiana Fever. D.C. packed Capital One Arena with 20,711 fans — the most in WNBA history for a single regular-season game.
$84,000
An autographed Caitlin Clark rookie trading card was sold for $84,000, setting a new record for the most expensive women’s basketball card ever.
14
The North Carolina Courage’s Ashley Sanchez became the first player to score a goal against all 14 active NWSL clubs. Sanchez was traded from the Washington Spirit to the NC Courage in January after scoring against the Courage earlier in the season.
54M
The WNBA’s record-setting 2024 regular season had over 54M unique viewers and the highest total attendance in 22 years.
14
The North Carolina Courage’s Ashley Sanchez became the first player to score a goal against all 14 active NWSL clubs. Sanchez was traded from the Washington Spirit to the NC Courage in January after scoring against the Courage earlier in the season.
54M
The WNBA’s record-setting 2024 regular season had over 54M unique viewers and the highest total attendance in 22 years.
