South Carolina Gamecocks fans do not appear eager to accept UConn coach Geno Auriemma’s apology.
Gamecocks fans made themselves heard loud and clear during Sunday’s national championship game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz. The arena played a montage consisting of highlights from past championship games, which naturally featured plenty of UConn and Auriemma, a 12-time national champ. Every time UConn and Auriemma were shown on the screen, however, Gamecocks fans loudly booed.
The arena was playing a montage of past championship games, and every time UConn was showed (and Geno Auriemma), fans booed.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) April 5, 2026
Whew.
The reaction from South Carolina fans was understandable, but you have to be really locked in to be watching a jumbotron montage closely enough to make sure you’re booing at the right moments.
Auriemma has been largely criticized for his postgame actions toward South Carolina coach Dawn Staley after the Gamecocks knocked out UConn in the semi-final. The UConn coach ultimately issued an apology, but many were quick to point out that Staley went unmentioned in it.
There is no way to know how many times UConn and South Carolina will cross paths in the future. Based on this evidence, however, Auriemma can expect to hear it as long as he is involved.
