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St. John's Advances to Big East Final After Defeating Seton Hall

3/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

St. John's University, the Red Storm, beat Seton Hall 78-68 in the Big East Tournament semifinals on March 13, 2026, advancing to the final.
Zuby Ejiofor led with 20 points, with Joson Sanon scoring 15 and Dillon Mitchell 13.
Seton Hall's Adam Clark scored 17 points but could not secure a tournament spot.
St. John's has won 18 of 19 games and will face UConn or Georgetown in the final.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1980, the Big East Conference transformed college basketball by uniting prominent schools like Georgetown and St. John's. Its partnership with ESPN, launched in 1979, amplified the sport's popularity. The inaugural tournament saw Georgetown claim victory, setting the stage for intense rivalries and competitive excellence that continue to shape collegiate athletics today, exemplified by St. John's recent success.

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Story summary

St. John's University, the Red Storm, beat Seton Hall 78-68 in the Big East Tournament semifinals on March 13, 2026, advancing to the final.
Zuby Ejiofor led with 20 points, with Joson Sanon scoring 15 and Dillon Mitchell 13.
Seton Hall's Adam Clark scored 17 points but could not secure a tournament spot.
St. John's has won 18 of 19 games and will face UConn or Georgetown in the final.

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