# UConn Coach Auriemma Critiques Team After Michigan Loss

> UConn's Geno Auriemma criticizes team's poor play in crunch time after Michigan upset.
- Title: UConn Coach Auriemma Critiques Team After Michigan Loss
- Summary: UConn's Geno Auriemma criticizes team's poor play in crunch time after Michigan upset.
- Keywords: uconn, michigan, geno auriemma, ncaaw, uconn huskies, michigan wolverines, crunch time, regular season, Women's Fastbreak On SI
- Source: Women's Fastbreak On SI — https://si.com/onsi/womens-fastbreak/ncaaw/uconn-s-geno-auriemma-sounds-off-after-michigan-loss-01m6rqfqzk6q
- Published: 2026-11-06T16:09:40+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: uconn, michigan, geno auriemma, ncaaw, uconn huskies, michigan wolverines, crunch time, regular season, sports
## UConn's Championship Hopes
UConn Huskies are ranked No.2 behind South Carolina after a crushing loss to Michigan Wolverines.
## Michigan's Historic Win
Michigan's upset win is their highest-ranked victory in program history, ending UConn's 39-game regular-season win streak.
## UConn's Fourth Quarter Struggle
UConn were within two points heading into the fourth quarter but Michigan outscored them 22-13 to win 77-66.
## Auriemma's Critique
Auriemma criticized players for failing to make plays in crunch time, saying they 'bail us out' when it matters.
## Auriemma on Michigan's Success
Auriemma praised Michigan's turnaround under head coach Kim Barnes Arico, noting their potential to become a final four team.
## Next Game
UConn will face Iowa Hawkeyes this Sunday in their next game after the Michigan loss.
## Key takeaway

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma criticized players for failing to make key plays in the fourth quarter against Michigan, ending their 39-game regular-season win streak.