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"Iowa's Record-Breaking Win Over LSU in Women's NCAA Hoops"
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"Iowa's Record-Breaking Win Over LSU in Women's NCAA Hoops"

Iowa's 94-87 victory over LSU in the women's NCAA tournament's Elite Eight set a record as the most-watched women's college basketball game in history, with an average of 12.3 million viewers on ESPN, surpassing the previous record of 11.84 million set in 1983. Caitlin Clark's 41-point performance led the Hawkeyes to avenge last year's loss to the Tigers in the national championship game, and the viewership exceeded that of most NBA Finals games and the clinching game of last year's World Series. The game also became the most-watched men's or women's college basketball game ever on ESPN, highlighting the growing popularity of women's basketball.

South Carolina Dominates Women's NCAA Basketball Rankings
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South Carolina Dominates Women's NCAA Basketball Rankings

In the opening week of the 2023-24 women's NCAA basketball season, the top two ranked teams were upset, resulting in South Carolina taking the top spot in the ESPN Power Rankings. South Carolina showcased offensive versatility and defeated ranked opponents Notre Dame and Maryland. Iowa, led by standout player Caitlin Clark, also had a strong start to the season. Other notable performances include Colorado's upset win over LSU and NC State's victory over UConn.