Judge Mathis Says South Carolina’s Dawn Staley Was Verbally Assaulted’ by UConn’s Geno Auriemma During the Final Four Game: We Have to Proter Our Sisters’

Judge Mathis Says South Carolina’s Dawn Staley Was Verbally Assaulted’ by UConn’s Geno Auriemma During the Final Four Game: We Have to Proter Our Sisters’

Looks like not everyone is ready to forgive Geno Auriemma.

#JudgeMathis recently shared a video calling out the UConn women’s basketball head coach over his interaction with South Carolina’s #DawnStaley after her team’s 62–48 Final Four win to advance to the title game. Mathis didn’t hold back, saying Geno “verbally assaulted” Dawn and adding, “We shouldn’t stand for that.”As many recall, just before the final buzzer, Geno confronted Dawn, accusing her of not shaking his hand before tip-off.

He also claimed to reporters that one of his players had her jersey ripped by the #Gamecocks, allegations that were proven false. “This is symbolic of what happens much in America, which is abusing Black women…we have to protect our sisters,” Mathis continued, also suggesting Geno’s behavior may have been an attempt to “distract” the team ahead of the championship. While Geno initially stood by his actions, he has since issued two apologies. Dawn also released a statement urging the focus to return to the game, saying she’s “asking everyone to turn the page.”