Geno Auriemma

Geno Auriemma Becomes Winningest Coach in College Basketball History

The UConn women's basketball team marked a historic milestone as head coach Geno Auriemma became the all-time winningest coach in college basketball, with a decisive 85-41 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson. This triumph, held at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut, marked Auriemma's 1,217th career win, surpassing Stanford's Tara VanDerveer. The celebration saw over 60 former players and included special tributes from legends like Sue Bird and Maya Moore. Star players Paige Bueckers and Sarah Strong led the team to an impressive victory, cementing UConn's strong start to the season.