St. John’s Defeats Marquette to Reach First Big East Final in 25 Years

Led by Zuby Ejiofor’s record-breaking 33 points, St. John’s overcame a 15-point deficit to secure a spot in the Big East championship game.

St. John’s defeated Marquette 79-63 in the Big East Tournament semifinal at Madison Square Garden, marking their first final appearance since 2000.
Zuby Ejiofor scored a career-high 33 points, setting a St. John’s record for points in a Big East Tournament game, and added nine rebounds.
The Red Storm rallied from an early 15-point deficit, showcasing resilience and dominance in the second half to secure the victory.
St. John’s, now 29-4 on the season, has won eight consecutive games and is 18-1 in 2025 under Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino.
They will face either Creighton or UConn in Saturday’s championship game, with a potential No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament at stake.