St. John’s Defeats UConn for 10th Straight Win in Big East Showdown

Rick Pitino’s defensive adjustments and RJ Luis Jr.’s late-game heroics propel St. John’s past two-time defending champions UConn, 68-62.

St. John’s overcame an early 14-point deficit to beat UConn on the road, extending their winning streak to 10 games and improving to 21-3 overall and 12-1 in the Big East.
Rick Pitino implemented a full-court press midway through the first half, forcing 22 UConn turnovers and disrupting their offensive rhythm.
RJ Luis Jr. led St. John’s with 21 points, including a critical jumper in the final seconds, while Kadary Richmond added 13 second-half points to secure the comeback win.
UConn’s Liam McNeeley returned from a month-long ankle injury, scoring 18 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, but the team struggled with second-half scoring and turnovers.
This marks St. John’s best start in Big East play since the 1984-85 season, positioning them as a strong contender for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament.