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UConn Battles St. John's for Big East Championship Tonight

3/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

UConn Huskies (No. 2 seed, 29-4) will face top-seeded St. John's Red Storm (27-6) in the Big East Tournament Championship at Madison Square Garden at 6:30 p.m. ET.
St. John's won 81-72 on February 6, while UConn won 72-40 on February 25.
UConn seeks its ninth Big East title.
Braylon Mullins scored 21 points for UConn in the semifinal against Georgetown.
Zuby Ejiofor leads St. John's as Big East Player of the Year.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1979, the Big East Conference transformed college basketball by uniting schools like Georgetown and Syracuse, which competed fiercely from the start. In its inaugural tournament in 1980, Georgetown triumphed over Syracuse, marking the beginning of a storied rivalry. The conference has since produced numerous NBA stars and remains influential in shaping college basketball's landscape, with UConn pursuing its ninth title.

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Story summary

UConn Huskies (No. 2 seed, 29-4) will face top-seeded St. John's Red Storm (27-6) in the Big East Tournament Championship at Madison Square Garden at 6:30 p.m. ET.
St. John's won 81-72 on February 6, while UConn won 72-40 on February 25.
UConn seeks its ninth Big East title.
Braylon Mullins scored 21 points for UConn in the semifinal against Georgetown.
Zuby Ejiofor leads St. John's as Big East Player of the Year.

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