Former UConn sideline reporter Maria Marino dishes on interviewing Geno, covering the Huskies and her new role

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If you watched a lot of UConn women’s basketball coverage over the past few years, you surely remember former SNY sideline reporter Maria Marino. Maria first started covering the Huskies during the 2019 postseason and then became the regular team reporter going into the 2019-20 season. She had the unique task of interviewing Geno Auriemma on live television, which in itself could be enough to earn you a Peabody Award. Marino said she has many fond memories from her time covering UConn. We caught up with her to find out which ones stand out the most, and to get a glimpse into her new role as a show and podcast host on The Action Network.

Former UConn sideline reporter Maria Marino dishes on interviewing Geno, covering the Huskies and her new role

Former SNY UConn women’s basketball reporter Maria Marino shares stories about her experiences covering Geno Auriemma, her favorite Huskies to cover, and what she’s up to now at The Act…

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She enjoyed her time interviewing the team, which she refers to as being legendary. She was particularly touched that Geno and the rest of the team were aware of things that were going on in her life, like her engagement and eventual marriage and made a point to reach out to congratulate her. When she left the job Paige route to her to thank her for everything she had done in support of the program.