UConn Geno Auriemma owns Final Four fallout: 'Five more seconds, you couldn't keep it in?'
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma spoke to the media about the Final Four loss to South Carolina, expressing regret over his postgame altercation with coach Dawn Staley. Auriemma apologized to Staley and the South Carolina staff, stating that his actions were unlike his usual behavior.
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma addressed the media on May 4, discussing the Huskies' Final Four loss to South Carolina. Auriemma was upset with the officiating and felt disrespected by Staley's pregame handshake. He regretted his postgame altercation with Staley, stating 'I brought the criticism on myself.' Auriemma released a statement on April 4 apologizing to Staley and the South Carolina staff. He acknowledged that his actions were unlike his usual behavior and detracted from South Carolina's performance. Auriemma expressed his disappointment, saying 'five more seconds, you couldn't keep it in?' referring to UConn's loss.
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