Uconn Huskie's coach Auriemma and South Carolina Gamecocks coach Staley had to be separated at the end of a Final Four classic on Friday.

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma has issued an apology following his meltdown at South Caorlina head coach Dawn Staley in the Final Four. In a statement released on Saturday, Auriemma asserted that there was "no excuse" for how he acted and apologized to the South Carolina staff and team.

Geno Auriemma spoiled the moment in Friday's Final Four between UConn women's basketball and South Carolina. Seconds before the final buzzer, instead of respectfully congratulating the Gamecocks and head coach Dawn Staley for the hard-fought win,

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and UConn coach Geno Auriemma exchanged heated words at midcourt during Friday's Final Four game in Phoenix, with both coaches needing to be held back by officials

Geno Auriemma has apologized for a confrontation with Dawn Staley during the women's Final Four, emphasizing the need to focus on South Carolina's performance.

UConn coach Geno Auriemma has apologized for his actions during a heated exchange with Dawn Staley at the end of the Huskies’ loss to South Carolina in the women’s Final Four

The UConn legend is still trying to climb out after an unnecessary clash with South Carolina rival Dawn Staley.

UConn coach Geno Auriemma has apologized for his actions during a heated exchange with Dawn Staley at the end of the Huskies' loss to South Carolina in the women's Final Four. A visibly upset Auriemma went over to Staley in the final seconds of South Carolina’s 62-48 victory on Friday night and appeared to chastise her.