๐ค Geno better than postgame actions?
Why it matters: Geno Auriemma's actions risk tarnishing his legacy as a 12-time NCAA champion and Hall of Famer.
- Dawn Staley, a decorated player and coach, remained composed after the incident, stating, "We move on," as her South Carolina Gamecocks prepared for the national championship.
- Geno Auriemma initiated a shouting match with Staley during the postgame handshake, initially claiming Staley hadn't shaken his hand pre-game (which she had) and that he waited "three minutes" for her.
- Auriemma later issued an apology, acknowledging "no excuse for how I handled the end of the game" and expressing regret for his "uncalled for" reaction, though he did not mention Staley by name.
- The incident occurred after South Carolina defeated UConn 62-48, breaking UConn's 54-game winning streak and advancing Staley's team to the national championship game against UCLA.
Following South Carolina's 62-48 victory over UConn in the national semifinals, legendary coaches Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma engaged in a contentious postgame handshake, with Auriemma later issuing an apology for his outburst. Staley, seemingly bewildered, stated, "We move on," focusing on the upcoming national championship game against UCLA, while Auriemma's apology, which did not name Staley, acknowledged his actions were "uncalled for" and detracted from South Carolina's win.
