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St. John's Soars to No. 15 After Undefeated Week

2/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

St. John's rose to No. 15 in the AP Top 25 after an undefeated week, with wins over Marquette and Creighton.
The Red Storm hold a 15-1 Big East record, matching their best start since the 1984-85 season.
They own a 13-game winning streak, the second-longest in Division I.
Coach Richard Pitino praised the defense, noting Creighton faced rushed shots.
St. John's will face UConn on February 25.

History

Historical Context

The St. John's Redmen, known for their basketball legacy, reached the NCAA Championship game in 1985, finishing with a 31-5 record under coach Lou Carnesecca. This marked their second Final Four appearance, following their first in 1952. Today, with a 15-1 Big East record and a 13-game winning streak, the program aims to reclaim its historic prominence in college basketball.

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Story summary

St. John's rose to No. 15 in the AP Top 25 after an undefeated week, with wins over Marquette and Creighton.
The Red Storm hold a 15-1 Big East record, matching their best start since the 1984-85 season.
They own a 13-game winning streak, the second-longest in Division I.
Coach Richard Pitino praised the defense, noting Creighton faced rushed shots.
St. John's will face UConn on February 25.

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