UConn's Geno Auriemma doesn't regret what he said to Dawn Staley: 'Why would I?'
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma doesn't regret his comments about South Carolina coach Dawn Staley after their teams' Final Four game. Auriemma had a tense exchange with Staley during the game, which ended with UConn's 62-48 loss and the end of their perfect season.
Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley had a tense exchange during the Final Four game. Auriemma waited for Staley for three minutes during the pregame handshake and was upset. He also complained about the foul disparity between the teams during an in-game interview. Auriemma stood by his comments after the game, saying he wanted to ensure there's no double standard in how coaches are treated by officials. The incident overshadowed the end of UConn's perfect season. Auriemma's team lost 62-48 to South Carolina.
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