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Geno Auriemma apologized after a tense endgame with Dawn Staley in UConn’s women’s Final Four loss—still one of the top coaches in college hoops.

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Tensions Flare in Women's NCAA Semifinal

South Carolina defeated UConn 62-48 in the NCAA women’s basketball semifinals. Post-game, UConn coach Geno Auriemma apologized for his conduct after an altercation with South Carolina’s Dawn Staley, who expressed respect for Auriemma despite the incident. The focus remains on the game’s outcome and future matchups.

South Carolina Wins Women's NCAA Title

South Carolina defeated UCLA 62-48 in the women's NCAA basketball final, ending UCLA's first appearance in the championship game. The Gamecocks' strong defense and rebounding led to their third title in five seasons, with key performances from Joyce Edwards and Madina Okot. UCLA's Betts and guard rotation struggled against South Carolina's physical defense.