The 70-year-old Auriemma, in his 40th season with the Huskies (3-0), earned his 1,216th career win to match retired Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer. Freshman Sarah Strong added 14 points, 13 rebounds and six assists for UConn. Indya Nivar had 15 points and nine rebounds to lead the Tar Heels (3-1), who shot 36% and made 7 of 24 3-pointers.
UConn's Geno Auriemma sounded more interested in getting his team ready to contend for a national championship than adding another coaching milestone to a Hall of Fame career. The 70-year-old Auriemma earned his 1,216th win Friday night as his No. 2 Huskies beat No. 14 North Carolina 69-58.
UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma tied former Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer for most all-time wins Friday night at 1,216, as the No. 2 Huskies defeated No. 14 North Carolina, 69-58. Auriemma’s legendary Storrs-based program is attempting to capitalize upon astronomic women’s basketball growth nationwide, unwilling to palate the bitter taste of rival schools …
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma ties NCAA Division I record with 1,216th win.