St. John's Basketball Dominates BIG EAST Tournament

St. Johns Mens Basketball Team Dominates BIG EAST Tournament, Secures NCAA Bid St. Johns mens basketball team had a remarkable run in the 2026 BIG EAST Tournament, culminating in a 72-52 victory over UConn in the championship game. The Red Storm finished the tournament with a 28-6 record, claiming their fifth conference tournament title and their second in a row. They also became the first BIG EAST program to win back-to-back outright regular season crowns and tournament championships, earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The team led for nearly all 120 minutes across three tournament wins, including blowouts over Providence and Seton Hall. Theyve won 19 of their last 20 games since early January, showcasing unstoppable form heading into March Madness. Coach Rick Pitino secured his fifth BIG EAST Tournament title and sixteenth overall conference crown. Forward Zuby Ejiofor was named Most Outstanding Player, averaging nearly 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocks per game, including a record 7 blocks in the final. Bryce Hopkins and Dillon Mitchell joined Ejiofor on the All-Tournament Team. St. Johns started strong with a 10-0 run and maintained their lead, holding UConn scoreless from the field for the last 8 minutes. The teams two-year record at Madison Square Garden now stands at 25-2, tying a school record. Theyll find out their NCAA matchup on Selection Sunday at 6 p.m. on CBS, with a public watch party set at Carnesecca Arena. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7097d1746799d10e