UConn coach Geno Auriemma has to be pulled back from South Carolina coach Dawn Staley during heated moment in loss to Gamecocks
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Key Points:
- UConn head coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley had a heated confrontation on the sidelines after South Carolina's 62-48 win over UConn in the women's Final Four, requiring officials to separate them.
- Auriemma criticized Staley for not shaking his hand before the game despite video evidence showing otherwise, and stated he waited several minutes pregame to meet her a second time.
- During an in-game interview, Auriemma also sharply criticized the referees and Staley for what he perceived as unfair foul calls against UConn, citing a 6-0 foul disparity in the third quarter.
- South Carolina controlled the second half to secure the 14-point victory, with Ta’Niya Latson leading the Gamecocks and UConn shooting just 31% from the field.
- South Carolina advances to the national championship game, while UConn, undefeated at 38-0 entering the game, will miss the title game and watch from home.
