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Geno Auriemma Surpasses Mike Krzyzewski in Historic Win

UConn's head coach becomes the second-winningest coach in Division I college basketball, trailing only behind Stanford's Tara VanDerveer.

  • Geno Auriemma, UConn's head coach, surpasses Mike Krzyzewski to become the second-winningest coach in Division I college basketball history.
  • Auriemma's 1,203rd win came from a 73-53 victory over Creighton, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career.
  • Stanford's Tara VanDerveer remains the all-time wins leader, with Auriemma trailing by just six wins.
  • Auriemma, who began his career at UConn in 1985, has no plans to retire, maintaining a focus on future victories.
  • Despite challenges such as injuries and the evolving landscape of college basketball, Auriemma appreciates victories more now than ever before.
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