Coach Rizzotti got a standing ovation at the Civic Center. "It was definitely an emotional moment," she said. "I wasn't expecting that overwhelming ovation. I'm very touched. It's nice to know you're never forgotten."

Jeff Jacobs says there will be more Geno disciples in the coaching ranks before long.

UConn won the down-tempo, defensive battle. Turner led with 17 and 11, but the Huskies shot poorly and missed half of their free throws.

"[N]othing bothers me more than when we play basketball the way we played tonight," Geno said.