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'I Don’t Have Any Regrets': Geno Auriemma Doubles Down on Dawn Staley Clash

'I Don’t Have Any Regrets': Geno Auriemma Doubles Down on Dawn Staley Clash

Summary

The UConn Huskies basketball team lost to the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Final Four, breaking their 54-game win streak. After the game, there was a disagreement between UConn coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley, which escalated over a handshaking incident.

Key Facts

  • The UConn Huskies lost to the South Carolina Gamecocks 62-48.
  • UConn had a 54-game winning streak before this game.
  • Coach Geno Auriemma was frustrated about the game's officiating.
  • Auriemma and Staley had a postgame confrontation on the court.
  • A video showed that the coaches shook hands before the game.
  • Auriemma expressed no regret for his comments about the referees and Staley's behavior during the game.

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