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St. John's Eager to Repeat as Big East Tournament Champion, a Feat Accomplished by No Team Since 2019
St. John's seeks a fifth tournament crown while UConn aims to block them after splitting the regular-season series, with the tournament starting Wednesday at Madison Square Garden.
- The Big East Tournament begins Wednesday at Madison Square Garden, where a potential St. John's–UConn rematch could occur if both teams advance.
- On February 25, 2026, UConn answered with a 72-40 home blowout, splitting the regular-season series after St. John's won 81-72 at MSG on Feb. 6.
- Commentators including Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino said, 'It’s just beginning,' as senior forward Ejiofor helped St. John’s win 39 of 43 Big East games.
- UConn and St. John's sit as the conference's only AP-ranked teams this week, while Villanova and Seton Hall threaten to disrupt the title race and Butler faces Providence in the opener.
- St. John's pursuit of a fifth crown would cap a swift program revival, while UConn faces momentum challenges after Hurley's ejection and a $25,000 fine by the Big East.
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No. 13 St. John's and No. 6 UConn eye another clash in Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right1Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Center
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources are Center
56% Center
L 38%
C 56%
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