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UConn Huskies

Dawn Staley Vows To "Beat Geno's Ass" In Wild Courtside Clip Of UConn-South Carolina Scuffle

Apr 4, 2026 @ 7:55am
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OutKick

We had DRAMA in the world of women's college basketball Friday night, and it centered around two of the sport's biggest names. Geno Auriemma, and Dawn Staley. That's right. Two legends. Well, really one legend (Geno), and another one that will probably get there at some point. No offense to Dawn. Well, OK. A little offense to Dawn. I've never been the biggest fan, but she's a good coach and her teams are always stacked. But still … Geno is Geno!Anyway, I have to say, I might be on #TeamDawn on this one, as insane as that sounds. For those who missed it, Auriemma basically refused to shake Staley's hand after UConn's 62-48 loss to South Carolina in the Final Four. And yes, it looks as bad as it sounds:That's the good stuff right there, boys and girls. Not the action, but the #content itself. This is what drives folks to the women's college basketball tournament! Let's be honest … did you know the women's tourney was going on? Come on. Be real. This is why we NEED folks like Geno and Dawn Staley – to give us moments like this. Now, you ask Geno, and he'll give you a bunch of vague reasons as to why he was upset with Staley. He didn't like how the game was called. One of his players' jerseys got ripped in the middle of the game. He accused Staley of being mean to the refs, and, in turn, getting calls. He also went on some diatribe about pregame handshake protocol, which, apparently, Staley broke. I don't know:I mean … come on, coach. I love you – I do – but are you really going to make ME defend Dawn Staley this morning? I never thought I'd see the day. That's some sore loser BS, and you know it. If Staley said things during the game that pissed you off, fine. I get that. But don't bitch about a pregame handshake. That's liberal behavior. Anyway, the real reason for this post isn't to dissect the incident. Everyone and their mother has done that already today. I want to know what Staley said about Geno in the immediate aftermath, because it looks like she says she's going to "beat Geno's ass," and I am HERE for that:That's hilarious. I don't care who you root for – and again, I'm no Dawn Staley fan – but saying you're going to beat Geno Auiremma's ass is objectively funny. It's just a funny thing to picture.Danw Staley vs. Geno Auriemma – who ya GOT?! I have to say, before this game, I'd obviously have gone with Geno. He's a man, for starters. That just gives him an automatic leg up, unless you ask ESPN. They think we're all even and should be fighting each other all the time. But a normal person will give the edge to Geno right away. That being said, does he really have what it takes after whining like that last night? I don't know. He might be kind of a you-know-what. And yes, that's the word I'm thinking of. We'll call him a wussy, but you know. If you're gonna act like that after getting your doors blown off in the Final Four, and then really use some sort of excuse about a pregame handshake as the reason why, I'm not sure that you have the balls to get in the ring with Dawn Staley. Seems unlikely. So, yes – I do think she could beat Geno Auriemma's ass. And that's how we start a big Saturday. 

Read moreDawn Staley Vows To "Beat Geno's Ass" In Wild Courtside Clip Of UConn-South Carolina Scuffle

College basketball viewing and listening picks for April 4, 2026: How to watch and listen to the NCAA Men’s Final Four

Apr 4, 2026 @ 7:30am
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Awful Announcing

All Times Eastern NCAA Men’s Tournament Final Four National Semifinals Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN Announcers: Ian Eagle/Grant Hill/Bill Raftery//Tracy Wolfson UConn vs. Illinois — TBS/TNT/HBO Max, 6:09 p.m.. Michigan vs. Arizona — TBS/TNT/HBO Max, approximately 8:49 p.m. Announcers: Adam Lefkoe/Jamal Mashburn/Candace Parker/Jalen Rose/Chris Webber The Final Four Show live from Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis,…

Read moreCollege basketball viewing and listening picks for April 4, 2026: How to watch and listen to the NCAA Men’s Final Four

Teary-Eyed Azzi Fudd Struggles to Find Words to Reflect on UConn’s Final Four Loss vs South Carolina

Apr 4, 2026 @ 6:41am
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College Football Network

Azzi Fudd disappointed in emotional press conference but grateful for UConn career.

Read moreTeary-Eyed Azzi Fudd Struggles to Find Words to Reflect on UConn’s Final Four Loss vs South Carolina

UConn’s Ashlynn Shade Breaks Down in Tears After Heartbreaking Loss vs South Carolina

Apr 4, 2026 @ 5:59am
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College Football Network

Ashlynn Shade gets emotional after failing Azzi Fudd.

Read moreUConn’s Ashlynn Shade Breaks Down in Tears After Heartbreaking Loss vs South Carolina

Dawn Staley, Geno Auriemma share heated exchange as South Carolina takes down UConn

Apr 4, 2026 @ 5:02am
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ClutchPoints

The women’s Final Four semifinal Friday night ended with a dramatic confrontation, as Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma exchanged heated words following the South Carolina Gamecocks 62-48 win over the UConn Huskies. Tensions between the two Hall of Fame coaches escalated in the closing seconds. With the Gamecocks leading by 14 and 0.1 seconds left […] The post Dawn Staley, Geno Auriemma share heated exchange as South Carolina takes down UConn appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreDawn Staley, Geno Auriemma share heated exchange as South Carolina takes down UConn

Geno Auriemma Makes Dawn Staley Admission After UConn’s Loss to South Carolina

Apr 4, 2026 @ 5:00am
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Athlon Sports

The two coaches went viral for a heated exchange after South Carolina's Final Four win.

Read moreGeno Auriemma Makes Dawn Staley Admission After UConn’s Loss to South Carolina

Will Geno Auriemma Retire After Loss vs South Carolina? UConn HC Makes Baffling Comment

Apr 4, 2026 @ 4:48am
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College Football Network

After the Final Four loss against the South Carolina Gamecocks, UConn Huskies' head coach Geno Auriemma talked about retirement.

Read moreWill Geno Auriemma Retire After Loss vs South Carolina? UConn HC Makes Baffling Comment

Aliyah Boston And Jerzy Robinson Go Crazy Courtside After Gamecocks Stun UConn in Final Four

Apr 4, 2026 @ 4:25am
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College Football Network

As the South Carolina-UConn game raged on, Aliyah Boston rooted fervently for the Gamecocks.

Read moreAliyah Boston And Jerzy Robinson Go Crazy Courtside After Gamecocks Stun UConn in Final Four

“I Don’t Have Any Regrets”: ‘Stubborn’ Geno Auriemma Refuses to Acknowledge Sarah Strong’s Admission About Ripped Jersey

Apr 4, 2026 @ 4:17am
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College Football Network

UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma said he doesn't have any regrets about what happened at the end of the South Carolina game.

Read more“I Don’t Have Any Regrets”: ‘Stubborn’ Geno Auriemma Refuses to Acknowledge Sarah Strong’s Admission About Ripped Jersey

Visa Loopholes Enable International College Basketball Players to Cash In

Apr 4, 2026 @ 4:00am
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Front Office Sports

Schools have scrambled to find a way to compensate international players. The post Visa Loopholes Enable International College Basketball Players to Cash In appeared first on Front Office Sports.

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Dawn Staley Puts Geno Auriemma on Spot After Fiery Sideline Spat Goes Viral

Apr 4, 2026 @ 3:56am
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College Football Network

Dawn Staley reacts to viral post game incident with Geno Auriemma.

Read moreDawn Staley Puts Geno Auriemma on Spot After Fiery Sideline Spat Goes Viral

Geno Auriemma Drops Cryptic Response on Animated Altercation With Dawn Staley

Apr 4, 2026 @ 3:36am
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College Football Network

Geno Auriemma dropped a cryptic message following the Huskies loss against the Gamecocks and his heated exchange with Dawn Staley.

Read moreGeno Auriemma Drops Cryptic Response on Animated Altercation With Dawn Staley

A’ja Wilson Drops 3-Word Reaction As Geno Auriemma Gets Caught Up in a Lie After Altercation With Dawn Staley

Apr 4, 2026 @ 3:34am
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College Football Network

A'ja Wilson calls out Geno Auriemma for lying about pre game controversey with Dawn Staley.

Read moreA’ja Wilson Drops 3-Word Reaction As Geno Auriemma Gets Caught Up in a Lie After Altercation With Dawn Staley

Sarah Strong Makes Honest Admission About Torn Jersey Which Had Infuriated Geno Auriemma

Apr 4, 2026 @ 3:16am
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College Football Network

In the Final Four battle on Friday, Dawn Staley’s Gamecocks defeated Geno Auriemma’s UConn 62-48 and took revenge for last season’s national championship title game. Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd, and the rest of the UConn squad just weren’t up to the mark. During the third quarter, six fouls were called, and all were against the […]

Read moreSarah Strong Makes Honest Admission About Torn Jersey Which Had Infuriated Geno Auriemma

Stephen A. Smith Slams “Classless” Geno Auriemma’s “B.S.” After UConn HC’s Heated Clash With Dawn Staley

Apr 4, 2026 @ 3:13am
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College Football Network

Stephen A. Smith trashed UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma following his heated exchange with Dawn Staley.

Read moreStephen A. Smith Slams “Classless” Geno Auriemma’s “B.S.” After UConn HC’s Heated Clash With Dawn Staley

Paige Bueckers Flips Off A’ja Wilson on FaceTime After Aces Star Brutally Taunts Ex-UConn Star on Loss to Gamecocks

Apr 4, 2026 @ 3:09am
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College Football Network

A'ja Wilson posts a FaceTime screenshot showing Paige Bueckers flipping her off after UConn's loss to South Carolina.

Read morePaige Bueckers Flips Off A’ja Wilson on FaceTime After Aces Star Brutally Taunts Ex-UConn Star on Loss to Gamecocks

All the Stars in Attendance for UConn vs South Carolina Final Four Showdown Ft. Paige Bueckers, Sheduer Sanders

Apr 4, 2026 @ 2:54am
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College Football Network

The UConn vs. South Carolina Final Four game on Friday drew a lot of attention in this year’s women’s NCAA Tournament. It was played at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix and saw a star-studded attendance in the stands. Dawn Staley and her team secured a 62-48 victory to book their spot in this year’s […]

Read moreAll the Stars in Attendance for UConn vs South Carolina Final Four Showdown Ft. Paige Bueckers, Sheduer Sanders

“Lost That No. 1 Pick Status”: WNBA Fans Doubt Azzi Fudd’s Chances of Landing on Wings After UConn’s Shocking Final Four Exit

Apr 4, 2026 @ 2:53am
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College Football Network

Azzi Fudd delivered a disappointing performance in the UConn Huskies women's basketball’ 62-48 Final Four defeat to South Carolina.

Read more“Lost That No. 1 Pick Status”: WNBA Fans Doubt Azzi Fudd’s Chances of Landing on Wings After UConn’s Shocking Final Four Exit

“I Would Beat Geno’s A**”: Furious Dawn Staley’s Words After Altercation With Geno Auriemma Revealed

Apr 4, 2026 @ 2:42am
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College Football Network

Geno Auriamma’s UConn Huskies lost 48-62 to Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks in the Final Four on Friday. The emotions were running high. The two coaches engaged in a war of words after the game, and part of what Staley said was caught on camera. During the post-game handshake, Geno appeared to say something to […]

Read more“I Would Beat Geno’s A**”: Furious Dawn Staley’s Words After Altercation With Geno Auriemma Revealed

Deion Sanders Sends Strong Message Backing Dawn Staley After Geno Auriemma Clash

Apr 4, 2026 @ 2:32am
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Total Pro Sports

Deion Sanders shows support for Dawn Staley amid her clash with Geno Auriemma, adding another layer to the growing conversation around women’s college basketball.

Read moreDeion Sanders Sends Strong Message Backing Dawn Staley After Geno Auriemma Clash

“Built His Legacy on Sabotaging Black Coaches”: A’ja Wilson’s Friend Crucifies “Classless” Geno Auriemma After Altercation With Dawn Staley

Apr 4, 2026 @ 2:28am
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College Football Network

The NCAA women’s Final Four matchup between the UConn and South Carolina concluded with Geno Auriemma confronting Dawn Staley.

Read more“Built His Legacy on Sabotaging Black Coaches”: A’ja Wilson’s Friend Crucifies “Classless” Geno Auriemma After Altercation With Dawn Staley

Illinois’ Andrej Stojakovic Announces Career News Before UConn Game

Apr 4, 2026 @ 2:27am
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Athlon Sports

Andrej Stojakovic and the No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini kept their NCAA Tournament run alive after taking down Bennett Stirtz and the No. 9 seed Iowa Hawkeyes 71-59 in the Elite Eight. Now, Illinois will be looking to advance to the national championship, taking on Alex Karaban and the No. 2 ...

Read moreIllinois’ Andrej Stojakovic Announces Career News Before UConn Game

“Their Coach Rants And Raves”: Outraged Geno Auriemma Goes Ballistic vs Dawn Staley And Refs As Sarah Strong Rips Her Jersey

Apr 4, 2026 @ 2:00am
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College Football Network

South Carolina defeated UConn 62-48 in the Final Four on Friday. However, Geno Auriemma was furious about the officiating, as he shared his thoughts during the game. There was a period in the third quarter where Dawn Staley’s South Carolina won six fouls and the Huskies did not win any. This enraged Auriemma when UConn […]

Read more“Their Coach Rants And Raves”: Outraged Geno Auriemma Goes Ballistic vs Dawn Staley And Refs As Sarah Strong Rips Her Jersey

UConn vs. South Carolina Box Score: Full Stats, Game Summary and Key Performers in March Madness Final Four

Apr 4, 2026 @ 1:35am
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College Football Network

Dawn Staley's South Carolina handed Geno Auriemma's UConn its first defeat of the season. The Gamecocks will play for the national title.

Read moreUConn vs. South Carolina Box Score: Full Stats, Game Summary and Key Performers in March Madness Final Four
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