"Record-Breaking NCAA Volleyball Final Draws Massive TV Audience and Fan Celebration"
The NCAA women's volleyball final achieved record-breaking viewership on ABC, with an average rating of 0.8 and 1.69 million viewers, surpassing the previous record set by a regional window on FOX. Despite competing against the NFL, the championship game between Texas and Nebraska attracted a peak of 2.1 million viewers. The ratings and viewership increased significantly compared to last year's title game, with a 95% jump in ratings and a 115% increase in viewership. Notably, over half of the audience consisted of female viewers.