Iowa's close win over UConn in women's Final Four draws record ratings

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Women's college basketball continues to captivate the nation's attention. 

Just a few days ago, the rematch of last year's NCAA Division I women's basketball national championship between LSU and Iowa drew more than 12 million viewers. It became the most watched women's college basketball game on record — until now.

Approximately 9.9 million viewers tuned in last year to watch the Angel Reese-led Tigers defeat Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeyes in the championship game. ESPN revealed that Iowa's narrow win over the UConn Huskies drew a record-shattering 14.2 million viewers.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate in the locker room after a game against the UConn Huskies during the Final Four at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse April 5, 2024, in Cleveland. (C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

The game became ESPN's most watched college basketball game in history — men's or women's. The game peaked at around 17 million viewers, according to ESPN.

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Friday's Final Four started with the undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks going against North Carolina State. ESPN noted that an average of 7.1 million tuned in to watch South Carolina eliminate N.C. State.

Caitlin Clark (22) of the Iowa Hawkeyes and Paige Bueckers (5) of the UConn Huskies react in the second half during a Final Four game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse April 5, 2024, in Cleveland. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Viewers were treated to a thrilling game that featured some of the most recognizable stars in the sport. But a late-game sequence sparked controversy.