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Women's Basketball

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

Apr 4, 2026 @ 7:55am
BasketballFootballSouth Carolina GamecocksCollege BasketballUConn HuskiesNFL
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. 

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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
BasketballCollege BasketballArizona WildcatsBaylorCreightonIllinoisIllinois StateMarshallMichiganOklahomaUConn HuskiesWest Virginia Mountaineers
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,…

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

Apr 4, 2026 @ 5:59am
BasketballCollege BasketballUConn HuskiesUniversity of South Carolina Gamecocks
College Football Network

Ashlynn Shade gets emotional after failing Azzi Fudd.

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“Caitlin Clark Has Broken So Many People’s Minds”: Fans React as Dawn Staley Admits Being Haunted by 2023 Final Four Loss

Apr 4, 2026 @ 3:30am
BasketballFootballCollege BasketballIowa HawkeyesSouth Carolina GamecocksNFL
College Football Network

Fans react after South Carolina coach Dawn Staley shares she is still haunted by Caitlin Clark's Hawkeyes in 2023 Final Four.

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

Apr 4, 2026 @ 2:32am
BasketballFootballCollege BasketballUConn HuskiesCollege FootballUniversity of South Carolina
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.

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Teary-Eyed Dawn Staley Reacts After Heated Exchange With Geno Auriemma on the Sidelines

Apr 4, 2026 @ 2:08am
BasketballWNBA
College Football Network

Teary-Eyed Dawn Staley Reacts After Heated Exchange With Geno Auriemma on the Sidelines

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UCLA women shrug off cold shooting to beat Texas in Final Four

Apr 3, 2026 @ 11:58pm
Basketball
NY Post Sports

PHOENIX – Dancing all postseason, one victory after another followed by lively celebrations, the UCLA women’s basketball team waited for the biggest stage to unveil its best move. A Texas-sidestep, if you will. With every point coming at a premium, the Bruins outmaneuvered the fellow top-seeded Longhorns in the Final Four, a 51-44 victory in...

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What UConn's Geno Auriemma said after ripping Dawn Staley – sportingnews.com

Apr 3, 2026 @ 10:50pm
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Sporting News

What UConn's Geno Auriemma said after ripping Dawn Staley  sportingnews.com

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Paige Bueckers Pinpoints Sarah Strong’s 1 “Weakness” That Geno Auriemma Has Also Complained About

Apr 3, 2026 @ 10:46pm
BasketballCollege BasketballUConn Huskies
College Football Network

Many teams have unsuccessfully tried to figure out how to beat Geno Auriemma’s UConn this season. The Huskies have been a level apart from all their opponents, especially Saraha Strong. She has been almost unplayable in multiple games. However, Paige Bueckers shared Sarah’s one weakness, which she also quoted as her superpower. In an article, […]

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Geno Auriemma Sounds Off on Heated Situation With Dawn Staley

Apr 3, 2026 @ 10:44pm
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Heavy

The women’s Final Four kicked off with a thrilling matchup as UConn went head-to-head against South Carolina. The Gamecocks came out on top, defeating the Huskies 62-48. However, the final score wasn’t the only thing that stood out from the game.As the final seconds of the game started to tick down, UConn head coach Geno […] The post Geno Auriemma Sounds Off on Heated Situation With Dawn Staley appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Fireworks Between Geno Auriemma, Dawn Staley Explode After South Carolina Downs UCONN

Apr 3, 2026 @ 9:48pm
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Heavy

UCONN coach Geno Auriemma had some choice words for South Carolina's Dawn Staley after the Huskies fell to the Gamecocks in the Final Four. The post Fireworks Between Geno Auriemma, Dawn Staley Explode After South Carolina Downs UCONN appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley get into fiery confrontation at end of tense Final Four matchup

Apr 3, 2026 @ 9:47pm
BasketballFootballCollege BasketballUConn HuskiesCollege FootballUniversity of South CarolinaWNBA
NY Post Sports

There did not seem to be much love lost in Friday's women's Final Four, particularly between UConn and South Carolina's coaches.

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Dawn Staley Explains Aftermath of Her Postgame Argument With Geno Auriemma

Apr 3, 2026 @ 9:35pm
BasketballFootballSouth Carolina GamecocksCollege BasketballUConn HuskiesNFL
Heavy

As the clock ticked down on UConn‘s basketball season following its 62-48 defeat to South Carolina, head coaches Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley got into an argument while going to shake hands.The two were shouting at each other and trying to be held back, and everyone wanted to know what had happened. ESPN’s Holly Rowe […] The post Dawn Staley Explains Aftermath of Her Postgame Argument With Geno Auriemma appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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UConn’s Geno Auriemma Slams Referees and Criticizes Dawn Staley During South Carolina Clash

Apr 3, 2026 @ 8:58pm
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Heavy

As UConn and South Carolina headed into the fourth quarter of their Final Four matchup, Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma shared his thoughts on the officiating in the third quarter during an interview with ESPN’s Holly Rowe. “There were six fouls called that quarter, all of them against us, and they have been beating the […] The post UConn’s Geno Auriemma Slams Referees and Criticizes Dawn Staley During South Carolina Clash appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Geno Auriemma set for financial windfall thanks to UConn Final Four berth

Apr 3, 2026 @ 5:55pm
BasketballCollege BasketballUConn HuskiesWNBA
Irish Star Sport

UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma already has earned several bonuses for the Huskies' run

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Who Fire, Tempo selected first in expansion draft

Apr 3, 2026 @ 3:56pm
BasketballWNBAPortland FireToronto Tempo
ClutchPoints

The WNBA has a lot in store for the month of April, and the first thing to take care of was the expansion draft, which included the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo. With the first two picks, the Fire and Tempo selected Bridget Carleton and Julie Allemand, according to NBA host Khristina. “With the first […] The post Who Fire, Tempo selected first in expansion draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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March Madness Games This Weekend: Full Schedule & Matchups For Men’s and Women’s Final Four

Apr 3, 2026 @ 3:01pm
BasketballCollege BasketballArizona Wildcats
College Football Network

Final Four Weekend is here, as several big games of college basketball will be played for both the men's and women's divisions, as well as DII and DIII basketball.

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How to watch Women’s Final Four South Carolina vs. UConn live

Apr 3, 2026 @ 3:00pm
BasketballFootballSouth Carolina GamecocksCollege BasketballUConn HuskiesWNBANFL
NY Post Sports

The final four tips off with a rematch of last year's national championship.

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Audi Crooks’ Mom Put Iowa State Athletic Director On Blast Amid Concerning Women’s Basketball Exodus

Apr 3, 2026 @ 12:41pm
BasketballCollege BasketballIowa State Cyclones
BroBible

Audi Crooks is going to leave Iowa State and finish her women’s college basketball career elsewhere. Her mom alluded to the incompetence of athletic director Jamie Pollard in wake of the announcement. She questions his lack of involvement with the athletes. This unexpected decision to enter the transfer portal will create a massive shakeup in […] The post Audi Crooks’ Mom Put Iowa State Athletic Director On Blast Amid Concerning Women’s Basketball Exodus appeared first on BroBible.

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Why Azurá Stevens is ‘uncomfortable’ ahead of 2026 WNBA expansion draft

Apr 3, 2026 @ 12:30pm
BasketballWNBALos Angeles SparksPortland FireToronto Tempo
ClutchPoints

PHOENIX – The 2026 WNBA expansion draft has arrived, with the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo looking to get a head start on their rosters for the upcoming season. Each WNBA team is permitted to protect five players, leaving many across the league with a feeling of uncertainty as the hours to the draft trickle […] The post Why Azurá Stevens is ‘uncomfortable’ ahead of 2026 WNBA expansion draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Are There Any March Madness Games Today? Friday’s NCAA Tournament Schedule, Including Final Four, NIT, More

Apr 3, 2026 @ 11:26am
BasketballCollege Basketball
Pro Football Network

A look at when the March Madness Final Four and championship game will take place, as well as the NIT and women's NCAA Tournament schedule for Friday.

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Despite Missing Out on Dinner With Geno Auriemma, Diana Taurasi, Azzi Fudd Shows Gratitude for UConn Legend

Apr 3, 2026 @ 9:44am
BasketballCollege BasketballUConn Huskies
College Football Network

Azzi Fudd lavish praises on Diana Taurasi despite missing out on dinner invite.

Read moreDespite Missing Out on Dinner With Geno Auriemma, Diana Taurasi, Azzi Fudd Shows Gratitude for UConn Legend

Geno Auriemma Gets 100% Real on Rivalry With Dawn Staley

Apr 3, 2026 @ 9:25am
BasketballWNBA
College Football Network

Geno Auriemma shared his take on rivalry with Dawn Staley.

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College basketball viewing and listening picks for April 3, 2026: How to watch and listen to the NCAA Women’s Final Four

Apr 3, 2026 @ 7:30am
BasketballFootballSouth Carolina GamecocksCollege BasketballTexas LonghornsUCLA BruinsUConn HuskiesNFL
Awful Announcing

All Times Eastern NCAA Women’s Tournament Final Four National Semifinals Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ Announcers: Ryan Ruocco/Rebecca Lobo//Holly Rowe South Carolina vs. UConn — ESPN/ESPN Unlimited, 7 p.m. Texas vs. UCLA — ESPN/ESPN Unlimited, approximately 9:30 p.m. Announcers: Christine Williamson/Andraya Carter/Chiney Ogwumike NCAA Women’s Final Four Special live from Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ…

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