NCAA Study Reveals Rampant Social Media Abuse in College Sports

The study highlights a surge in harassment, particularly targeting female athletes during March Madness.

An NCAA study analyzed over 72,000 social media posts, finding more than 5,000 contained abusive content.
Female basketball players received triple the harassment compared to male players, with March Madness athletes facing the brunt.
Sexual harassment was the most common abuse type, with 18% of flagged posts containing such content.
Sports betting-related harassment was present across all championships, with racial abuse also notably high during basketball tournaments.
The NCAA is collaborating with social media platforms and sportsbooks to mitigate abuse and protect athletes.