St. John's Secures Share of Big East Title with Gritty Win Over Butler

The No. 7 Red Storm can clinch their first outright Big East regular-season championship since 1985 with a victory over Seton Hall on Saturday.

RJ Luis Jr. led St. John's with 24 points in a 76-70 victory over Butler, marking their first share of the Big East regular-season title in 33 years.
Kadary Richmond contributed 13 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals in a game defined by strong defensive play and clutch moments.
St. John's set a program record for conference wins with a 16-2 Big East record and extended their winning streak over Butler to five games.
Coach Rick Pitino emphasized his desire for an outright championship, which the team can secure with a win against Seton Hall or a Creighton loss to Xavier.
The Red Storm's last outright Big East title came in 1985, a season that culminated in a Final Four appearance.