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UConn vs South Carolina, Final Four rematch with Dawn Staley vs Geno Auriemma

sportsApr 3, 202638

South Carolina defeated UConn 62-48 in the women's Final Four, a rematch of last year's title game. UConn coach Geno Auriemma criticized officials for a foul discrepancy, and he and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley exchanged heated words after the game. The win sends South Carolina to the national final and intensifies the rivalry between two powerhouse programs. Staley's Final Four trip also triggered a sizable bonus, underscoring the growing financial stakes in women's college basketball.

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South Carolina beat UConn 62-48 in the Final Four Saturday night.
Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley exchanged heated words after the game.
The matchup was a rematch of last year’s national championship game.
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