Sunday's national championship game between South Carolina and UConn isn't just a heavyweight matchup in terms of the two teams taking the floor. It's also a heavyweight coaching matchup between Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma.
These are two titans in the college basketball coaching ranks; two of the few living legends still active and adding to their legacies. Both are top-five all-time in national championships, with Auriemma's 11 titles leading the way and Staley tied for fourth with three titles.
In 14 previous head-to-head meetings, Auriemma leads the series 9-5. However, Staley owns the edge of late, winning five of their last seven games, including the 2022 national championship.
Geno Auriemma vs. Dawn Staley H2H coaching history
2024-25: UConn (regular season)
2023-24: South Carolina (regular season)
2022-23: South Carolina (regular season)
2021-22: South Carolina (national championship)
2021-22: South Carolina (regular season)
2020-21: UConn (regular season)
2019-20: South Carolina (regular season)
2018-19: UConn (regular season)
2017-18: UConn (regular season)
2017-18: UConn (Elite Eight)
2016-17: UConn (regular season)
2015-16: UConn (regular season)
2014-15: UConn (regular season)
2008-09: UConn (regular season)
The 2025 national championship is just the latest chapter in what's been a storied rivalry.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Dawn Staley vs. Geno Auriemma record in South Carolina-UConn series
