Longtime ESPN reporter Holly Rowe openly weeps before WNBA game and Caitlin Clark is to blame
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Key Points:
- ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe became emotional before the Indiana Fever-Toronto Tempo WNBA game, moved by the sold-out crowd of 19,000 fans at the Scotiabank Arena in Canada.
- Rowe expressed pride in the growth of women's basketball and the WNBA, highlighting the significance of such a large turnout for a women's sports event.
- The game’s high attendance is attributed to the "Caitlin Clark effect," as Clark's popularity has driven increased fan interest and TV ratings for the WNBA.
- The Fever's game was relocated to a larger venue to meet ticket demand, reflecting the surge in WNBA viewership and fan engagement, especially with star players like Clark and Sophie Cunningham in town.
- While Rowe’s emotional reaction was genuine, the context of Clark’s influence and the Fever’s growing fan base adds important background to the moment.
