After securing his 1,216th career win, Geno Auriemma highlighted the pivotal role Chris Dailey has played throughout his career. He emphasized her integral contribution to building and sustaining UConn’s culture and success over the years. Auriemma credited Dailey not just as a key figure in the program but as someone whose dedication and leadership have been instrumental in every victory. He acknowledged that while Dailey prefers to stay out of the spotlight, her impact is undeniable and deeply embedded in the program’s legacy.

With Chris Dailey now 17-0 as acting head coach in her career, what’s more impressive: her perfect record when stepping in for Geno or the decades-long consistency and culture she’s helped build at UConn? Both are remarkable, but which truly defines her legacy?