Uconn Coach Geno Auriemma Says Super Regional Format For Women's March Madness 'ruined The Game'

UConn coach Geno Auriemma complained Friday about the women's NCAA Tournament format that once again has sent the Huskies across the country. And possibly back again.

UConn is playing in the Spokane Region, facing Oklahoma in the Sweet 16 on Saturday night. If the Huskies can win the region, they'll travel across the country to Tampa, Florida, for the Final Four.

It's the third season that the four women's regionals have been consolidated into two sites. This year, games are being played in Spokane and Birmingham, Alabama.

Auriemma, who has led UConn to a record 11 national titles, was not happy about the congested format with eight teams all needing court time in addition to the games.

It was also UConn's third straight tournament playing its regional games on the West Coast. The Huskies wound up in Seattle in 2023 and Portland, Oregon, last year.