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St. John's Claims Big East Title, UConn Faces Challenges

3/15/2026

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St. John's won its second consecutive Big East Tournament title by defeating UConn 72-52 at Madison Square Garden.
Zuby Ejiofor scored 18 points, recorded seven blocks, and grabbed nine rebounds, earning the tournament's Most Outstanding Player award.
Coach Rick Pitino celebrated his 16th conference title, highlighting the team's resilience.
UConn committed 17 turnovers and struggled with shooting, raising concerns for Coach Dan Hurley ahead of the NCAA Tournament.
The Huskies face challenges, including a potential ankle injury to point guard Silas Demary Jr.

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St. John's won its second consecutive Big East Tournament title by defeating UConn 72-52 at Madison Square Garden.
Zuby Ejiofor scored 18 points, recorded seven blocks, and grabbed nine rebounds, earning the tournament's Most Outstanding Player award.
Coach Rick Pitino celebrated his 16th conference title, highlighting the team's resilience.
UConn committed 17 turnovers and struggled with shooting, raising concerns for Coach Dan Hurley ahead of the NCAA Tournament.
The Huskies face challenges, including a potential ankle injury to point guard Silas Demary Jr.