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UConn vs. St. John's: Big East Title Rematch!
14 Mar
Summary
- UConn and St. John's will face off for the Big East Championship.
- Braylon Mullins rediscovered his scoring touch against Georgetown.
- Both teams boast elite defenses heading into the final game.
The stage is set for a thrilling Big East Championship clash between the UConn Huskies and the St. John's Red Storm. St. John's secured their place by defeating rivals Seton Hall, marking their second consecutive championship game appearance. UConn then advanced by besting Georgetown, despite a less dominant performance than their previous outing. Freshman guard Braylon Mullins had a significant scoring night against Georgetown with 18 points, course-correcting after recent shooting woes, including a difficult outing against Marquette. He was instrumental in UConn's first-half lead.
The championship game pits two elite defensive teams against each other, with UConn ranked 11th and St. John's 14th in KenPom's defensive metrics. Key players like UConn's center Tarris Reed and St. John's big man Zuby Ejiofor will be crucial. This marks the third time these historic rivals meet in the Big East Championship game. Players are emphasizing playing with joy and passion in the high-stakes environment of Madison Square Garden, a sentiment echoed by coach Dan Hurley and players like Silas Demary Jr. and Alex Karaban.
