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Butler Battles St. John's in High-Stakes Big East Showdown

1/29/2026

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Butler Faces St. John's

The Butler Bulldogs will face the St. John's Red Storm in a Big East game at Madison Square Garden on January 28, with Finley Bizjack and Zuby Ejiofor among players.
Butler owns a 13-7 record and seeks a fourth straight win after beating Marquette 87-76.
St. John's is 15-5 and ranked 25th after an 88-83 win over Xavier, and Red Storm are favored by 12.5 points with a 161.5 total.

Summary

Baylor Battles Cincinnati

The Baylor Bears will face the Cincinnati Bearcats in a Big 12 matchup on January 28 at Fifth Third Arena.
Baylor owns an 11-8 record after losing three straight games.
Cincinnati is 10-10 after back-to-back losses and is favored by 3.5 points.
The over/under is 147.5, and Cincinnati has hit the under in 15 of 20 games.
Historically, all prior meetings finished with fewer than 140 points.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA expanded its basketball tournament in 1975, increasing the number of participating teams from 25 to 32. This change enhanced competition and allowed schools like Butler and Baylor to gain national recognition. The expansion marked a pivotal moment in college athletics, significantly influencing recruitment strategies and fan engagement, and contributing to the ongoing evolution of college basketball.

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Butler Faces St. John's

The Butler Bulldogs will face the St. John's Red Storm in a Big East game at Madison Square Garden on January 28, with Finley Bizjack and Zuby Ejiofor among players.
Butler owns a 13-7 record and seeks a fourth straight win after beating Marquette 87-76.
St. John's is 15-5 and ranked 25th after an 88-83 win over Xavier, and Red Storm are favored by 12.5 points with a 161.5 total.

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