College basketball delivered another solid showcase matchup on Friday night when a raucous Madison Square Garden hosted No. 22 St. John’s battle with No. 3 UConn.
Circled on the calendar of college hoops fans all season, the Big East slugfest between two preseason top-five teams gave St. John’s a critical 81-72 victory — its most important win of the season. The Red Storm entered the 2025-26 season with national championship expectations. A sluggish 9-5 start, including a surprising Big East loss to Providence, derailed any early talk of titles.
Things have turned around for Rick Pitino’s team over the last several weeks. With a month left in the regular season, St.
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