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St. John's Wins Second Straight Big East Tourney Title
Led by Big East Player of the Year Zuby Ejiofor, St. John's secured back-to-back titles with a decisive win over UConn, boosting their NCAA Tournament seeding prospects.
- On Saturday, St. John's defeated Connecticut 72-52 in the Big East Tournament championship game, securing a second consecutive conference title under coach Rick Pitino.
- St. John's advanced to the title game by defeating Seton Hall 78-68 on Friday's semifinal, while UConn reached the final after a 67-51 victory over Georgetown.
- Star big man Zuby Ejiofor delivered a standout performance for St. John's, finishing with 18 points, nine rebounds, and seven blocks—setting a title game record.
- The championship win boosts the Red Storm from their previous four- to six-seed projection; UConn remains a national championship contender as both teams await Selection Sunday seeding.
- With three Big East teams expected in the NCAA Tournament—UConn, St. John's, and Villanova—this championship outcome clarifies the conference's at-large picture ahead of Sunday's bracket reveal.
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USA TodayBig East tournament bracket, scores: St. John's beats UConn in Act III
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