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UConn Coach Auriemma Apologizes After Final Four Dispute

4/5/2026

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Auriemma's Apology Explained

Geno Auriemma, UConn coach, apologized for his conduct after a heated exchange with Dawn Staley following South Carolina's 62-48 Final Four win.
Auriemma said, "There’s no excuse for how I handled the end of the game."
The dispute centered on a perceived lack of a pregame handshake.
The incident drew attention because it followed UConn's 54-game winning streak and last year's championship victory over South Carolina.

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Auriemma's Apology Explained

Geno Auriemma, UConn coach, apologized for his conduct after a heated exchange with Dawn Staley following South Carolina's 62-48 Final Four win.
Auriemma said, "There’s no excuse for how I handled the end of the game."
The dispute centered on a perceived lack of a pregame handshake.
The incident drew attention because it followed UConn's 54-game winning streak and last year's championship victory over South Carolina.