UConn found the perfect way to honor Geno Auriemma as the G.O.A.T after becoming the winningest coach in NCAA history ... by surprising him with an actual goat!!
The celebration took place at the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on Wednesday evening ... after the UConn Huskies whooped FDU, 85-41.
The victory marked Auriemma's 1,217th win ... making him the only coach to secure that many victories in women's and men's college basketball.
As Auriemma, 70, delivered his speech to the crowd .