Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma have enjoyed their fair share of clashes over the years. Most have occurred on the court - as two of the most successful coaches of their (or any) era, Staley and Auriemma's sides have faced off more times than most in recent seasons.

During her statue unveiling, South Carolina basketball's Dawn Staley celebrated A'ja Wilson, the assumed target of UConn coach Geno Auriemma's words.