Refs? Handshakes? Why Geno Auriemma is to blame for post-game blowup with Dawn Staley in UConn loss
Geno Auriemma, the coach of the UConn women's basketball team, was involved in a post-game verbal altercation with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley after a 62-48 loss. Auriemma's behavior, including not shaking hands with Staley after the game, has been widely criticized.
The UConn women's basketball team lost to South Carolina 62-48 in the Women's Final Four national semifinal. Geno Auriemma, UConn's coach, questioned the referees' calls during the game, which led to a heated exchange with Dawn Staley after the game. Auriemma did not shake hands with Staley, sparking controversy. The loss ended UConn's bid for a seventh unbeaten season and 13th national championship. The Gamecocks outplayed the Huskies, winning the rebounding battle and limiting UConn's 3-point shooting. Auriemma's behavior has been criticized, with many saying he should have handled the loss with more class.
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