Geno Auriemma's mom passes at 91

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The mother of UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma has died. Photo credit Getty Images

Storrs, Conn./WTIC Radio - There's word from UConn on the passing of the mother of women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma.

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Marsiella Auriemma was 91.

Geno Auriemma coached the Huskies on Sunday, a loss at Maryland.

The university says "Marsiella was the definition of the american dream and inspired so many of us during her incredible life."

She is survived by three children, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

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