Geno Auriemma Ties NCAA Wins Record

Geno Auriemma, head coach of the UConn women's basketball team, tied the NCAA Division I record for career wins with his 1,216th victory, leading the No. 2 Huskies to a 69-58 win over No. 14 North Carolina. Auriemma's achievement matches the record held by former Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer, who recently retired. This victory marks Auriemma's 40th season at UConn, where he has built a powerhouse program with 11 NCAA Championships and a remarkable 88.2% win percentage. UConn's star guard Paige Bueckers scored 29 points during the game, showcasing her pivotal role in the team's success. Auriemma has a chance to break the record on Wednesday when the Huskies host Fairleigh Dickinson. He is the only coach to achieve this milestone solely with one program, having reached 1,200 wins faster than any other coach in history.