PHOENIX — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley refused to bend.
Not to pressure. Not to personalities nor pedigree.
She had every right to be peeved about UConn coach Geno Auriemma’s emotional outburst that soured the ending of South Carolina’s 62-48 national semifinal win.
She would’ve been well within her rights to tell her side of the fiery spat with Auriemma, especially because his antics overshadowed the Gamecocks’ defensive showcase.
