St. John’s Butler in Big East Quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden

Top-seeded St. John’s begins its tournament run against ninth-seeded Butler, with a semifinal spot on the line.

St. John’s, ranked sixth nationally, enters the Big East Tournament as the top seed after a 27-4 season and a conference title.
The Red Storm defeated Butler in both regular-season matchups, but each game was decided by single-digit margins.
Butler, seeded ninth, advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating Providence 75-69 in the first round, led by Pierre Brooks II’s 25 points.
St. John’s point guard Deivon Smith’s participation remains uncertain due to a shoulder injury sustained earlier in the season.
The game tips off at noon ET at Madison Square Garden and is available exclusively on the Peacock streaming service.

St. John’sButler in Big East Quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden