Geno Auriemma Apologizes to Dawn Staley After Tense Final Four Conflict Ending UConn Win Streak

Geno Auriemma apologized for his behavior following a heated confrontation with Dawn Staley after UConn lost to South Carolina in the NCAA Final Four.The conflict escalated as Auriemma skipped the postgame handshake and criticized officiating after South Carolina ended the 54-game win streak of UConn.While Auriemma claimed Staley missed a pregame handshake, ESPN footage confirmed the meeting took place before South Carolina advanced to face UCLA for the title.Both programs will meet again on November 24 in Connecticut following this public dispute between two of the most prominent coaches in the sport.
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