Name: Geno Auriemma discusses UConn's second-half surge against Villanova in 81-60 win
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Description: UConn women's basketball head coach Geno Auriemma talks about coming back from a deficit in the team's decisive 81-60 win against Villanova, lauds Aaliyah Edwards on her spectacular 22-point performance, and expresses pride over Nika Muhl's comeback double-double performance after fouling out in her last appearance against Notre Dame.

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UConn women's basketball head coach Geno Auriemma talks about coming back from a deficit in the team's decisive 81-60 win against Villanova, lauds Aaliyah Edwards on her spectacular 22-point performance, and expresses pride over Nika Muhl's comeback double-double performance after fouling out in her last appearance against Notre Dame.

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