Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma and guards Paige Bueckers and KK Arnold looked dejected in Thursday’s postgame news conference following their 80-76 loss to No. 19 Tennessee.

It marked the third time this season Auriemma and his players were fielding questions about what went wrong.

If only the answers to those questions, though, were so simple.

Auriemma could look at the silver linings from Thursday’s game, the fifth meeting between the two storied programs since they renewed the rivalry in 2020.

As the season has gone on, questions have emerged as to whether the Huskies can put the pieces together to be a formidable title contender.{ai:summary}<p>Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma and players Paige Bueckers and KK Arnold expressed disappointment after their 80-76 loss to No. 19 Tennessee. This defeat raised questions for the third time this season about the team's performance, highlighting ongoing struggles despite some positive aspects from the game.</p><p>The match was the fifth encounter between the two programs since their rivalry was rekindled in 2020, indicating the competitive nature of their meetings. Auriemma continues to seek answers to improve the team's outcomes moving forward. #sports</p>

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