WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has congratulated coach Geno Auriemma (aw-ree-EH’-muh) and the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team on winning their eighth NCAA championship.
The White House says that in a telephone call Wednesday, Obama commended the Huskies for their extraordinary season and their run in the tournament. The Huskies defeated Louisville 93-60 on Tuesday night to claim the championship.
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