Longtime ESPN reporter Holly Rowe openly weeps before WNBA game and Caitlin Clark is to blame
ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe was moved to tears before Tuesday's Indiana Fever versus Toronto Tempo game in Canada, reacting to the sold-out arena drawn largely by the presence of Fever star Caitlin Clark. Rowe, a longtime advocate for women's sports and the WNBA, shared a video of her emotional reaction, underscoring the scale of the crowds and attention Clark continues to generate for the league wherever she plays.
The nearly minute-long video Rowe posted showed shots of the packed arena alongside her visibly crying reaction before tip-off. It reflects a broader narrative around Clark's impact on the WNBA, with commentators crediting her for driving record ratings, sellout crowds and heightened mainstream interest in the league since her arrival.
- Holly Rowe cried filming a sold-out WNBA arena before Fever-Tempo game
- Caitlin Clark's presence credited with drawing the packed crowd
- Reflects wider trend of Clark boosting WNBA attention and attendance