UConn will face South Carolina as part of a neutral-site game Nov. 24 in the first meeting between the rivals since the sideline altercation between Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley at last month's Final Four.
The Hall of Fame UConn coach admitted to a “dumb” outburst directed toward South Carolina coach Dawn Staley after the Gamecocks ended the Huskies’ undefeated season last month.
Geno Auriemma addressed his viral confrontation with Dawn Staley during UConn's Final Four loss, saying he regrets the moment and calling his own behavior "dumb."
UConn coach Geno Auriemma on Monday reflected on his heated postgame exchange with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and said he feels "dumb for the way that it played out."
Given time to reflect on his behavior, Auriemma now bluntly characterizes his actions towards Dawn Staley following UConn's Final Four loss to South Carolina.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley spoke glowingly of UCLA coach Cori Close after the Gamecocks' loss to the Bruins in the NCAA championship game Sunday.