Auriemma, in his 40th season at UConn, will face Staley, in her 18th season at South Carolina, for the 15th time Sunday afternoon. Make that 16th time if you count Auriemma coaching against Staley in ...

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley spoke about her rivalry with UConn coach Geno Auriemma over the years and if she relished the challenge.

Both are playing for a spot in the national championship, perhaps against each other. As important to them? Uplifting the sport ...

Dawn Staley’s South Carolina dynasty faced a brutal reality check as Geno Auriemma’s UConn Huskies dominated them in the 2025 ...

Sunday's national championship game between South Carolina and UConn isn't just a heavyweight matchup in terms of the two teams taking the floor. It's also a heavyweight coaching matchup between Dawn ...

Virginia won, and you better believe Auriemma and Staley can still break down that game. A rivalry between them has blossomed through the years into one of the best in women’s college hoops.

It's also a heavyweight coaching matchup between Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma. These are two titans ... latest chapter in what's been a storied rivalry.

Overall, Auriemma holds a 9-5 edge on Staley. It took Staley eight tries ... Let’s call this the start of the rivalry. During blizzard conditions, fans lined up two hours before the sold-out ...

It took Staley eight tries to beat UConn, but since 2020, she’s 5-2 against Auriemma. The rivalry continues at Amalie Arena. Here’s a look at their previous meetings: In their first meeting as ...