Geno Auriemma, Dawn Staley separated during heated postgame handshake after UConn loss
UConn coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley got into a heated confrontation after a Final Four game. The incident occurred during a postgame handshake, with Auriemma making comments at Staley that sparked a brief shouting match.
A testy Final Four meeting between UConn and South Carolina ended with a heated confrontation between coaches Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley. The incident occurred during a postgame handshake, with Auriemma making comments at Staley. The two coaches had met briefly before the game, with Staley hugging Auriemma and several UConn players. Auriemma had blasted officials and Staley earlier, citing a discrepancy in fouls. The confrontation was brief, with assistant coaches and officials intervening. South Carolina won the game 62-48, ending UConn's 54-game win streak.
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