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Geno Auriemma Slammed for Lack of Sportsmanship in Loss vs South Carolina

Geno Auriemma Slammed for Lack of Sportsmanship in Loss vs South Carolina

Summary

The article discusses a disagreement between UConn's women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina's coach Dawn Staley after a Final Four game. Auriemma was criticized for not showing good sportsmanship, and social media commentators publicly criticized his behavior. South Carolina will proceed to the national title game.

Key Facts

  • Geno Auriemma is the coach of the UConn Huskies women's basketball team.
  • UConn lost to South Carolina in the Final Four semifinals.
  • There was a heated exchange between Auriemma and South Carolina's coach, Dawn Staley, after the game.
  • The incident led to criticism of Auriemma on social media.
  • Commentators called out Auriemma for not shaking hands with South Carolina's team.
  • Dawn Staley will continue to lead her team in the national title game.

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