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St. John's Soars to No. 6 After UConn Upset

2/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

St. John's University rises to No. 6 after defeating UConn 81-72 and logging a tenth straight win.
UConn is 23-2 and drops from the top five, remaining in the top 10.
Miami University, 24-0, is projected to win its remaining games.
Kansas has won eight straight and sits near first place in the Big 12.
Florida has won four straight, while UNC faces a potential season-ending injury to Caleb Wilson.

History

Historical Context

The 1985 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, featuring 64 teams for the first time, culminated in a historic upset when eighth-seed Villanova defeated Georgetown 66-64, marking the lowest seed to win the championship. This tournament set the stage for future surprises, as underdog teams like St. John's continue to challenge established powers, reshaping the competitive landscape of college basketball.

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Story summary

St. John's University rises to No. 6 after defeating UConn 81-72 and logging a tenth straight win.
UConn is 23-2 and drops from the top five, remaining in the top 10.
Miami University, 24-0, is projected to win its remaining games.
Kansas has won eight straight and sits near first place in the Big 12.
Florida has won four straight, while UNC faces a potential season-ending injury to Caleb Wilson.

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