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War of Words in Big East

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From Associated Press

The Big East Conference is looking into allegations by Rutgers women’s Coach C. Vivian Stringer that Connecticut Coach Geno Auriemma made inappropriate comments to a Scarlet Knight player during the conference title game.

Rutgers guard Cappie Pondexter confronted Auriemma after Connecticut’s 67-51 win Tuesday night. Neither commented on what was said during the confrontation.

Stringer, Pondexter and Auriemma declined to comment Wednesday.

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