The NCAA Division 1 all-time leading scorer, Caitlin Clark, has been making headlines with her impressive performances on the court. As the top seed at the Credit One Charleston Open, Jessica Pegula has been paying more attention to women’s college basketball since Clark emerged as a star.
Clark’s impact on the sport and the increase in attention women’s college basketball is receiving have impressed Pegula. The Hawkeyes, led by Clark, will face the University of Connecticut in the Final Four. The popularity of women’s college basketball has been on the rise, with record-breaking television viewership numbers and an increase of 127% in average ratings for women’s NCAA tournament games year over year.
As someone in the world of professional sports, Pegula appreciates seeing a female athlete like Clark making waves in her sport. She believes in the importance of women athletes growing their sports and changing the game. While she may not be an avid follower of women’s college basketball, she respects and supports the efforts of female athletes in all sports. She finds it exciting to see how they are making an impact and gaining recognition for their achievements.
