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Geno Auriemma Remarkably Graceful in Acceptance of Defeat

In an unbelievable turn of events, UConn Women’s Basketball’s incredible winning streak, which had reached 111 games, ended Friday night at American Airlines Arena in Dallas. Morgan William hit a buzzer beater in overtime to send the Bulldogs to the National Championship and give women’s college basketball its first non-UConn champion since 2012.

“I always tell my team, one play doesn’t cost you a game. It almost never does...but a lot of times, you know, one play will win you a game,” Geno Auriemma said. “That’s exactly what she did.”

As William’s game-winner went in, even Geno couldn’t help but smile.