No. 10 St. John’s decisively defeated UConn, 89-75, marking the first time in 25 years that they completed a regular-season sweep of the Huskies. This victory showcased the team’s impressive performance and resilience on the court.
Kadary Richmond and Zuby Ejiofor each contributed significantly, scoring 18 points. Aaron Scott added 13 points and grabbed eight rebounds, while Deivon Smith recorded 12 points along with eight assists. Ejiofor’s efficiency was notable, as he shot 5 for 6 from the field and 8 for 9 from the free-throw line, all in front of a packed Madison Square Garden.
For the Huskies (18-9, 10-6), Alex Karaban led the scoring with 17 points. Solo Ball and Tarris Reed Jr. each added 15 points, while Liam McNeeley struggled, scoring 14 points on just 2 of 13 shooting. UConn had been riding a nine-game winning streak against top-10 teams and had not lost at Madison Square Garden in their last eight attempts.
Takeaways
With this victory, St. John’s improved to an impressive 17-0 at home and matched the school record for conference wins set during the 1984-85 season.
Key moment
A pivotal moment came in the first half when St. John’s executed an eight-point possession. Luis hit a crucial 3-pointer with 4:23 left, followed by a flagrant foul called on Samson Johnson after a replay review. Ejiofor converted the resulting free throws, and Scott then hit his third 3-pointer, extending the lead to 43-26.
Key stat
UConn’s struggles were evident as they missed 15 layups and committed 18 turnovers, accumulating a total of 40 turnovers in their two matchups against St. John’s this season.
Up next
The Huskies will host Georgetown on Wednesday in Hartford, while St. John’s will travel to face Butler on the same day.
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