St. John's routs UConn for 2nd straight Big East tourney title
The top-seeded Red Storm became the first team to win consecutive Big East Tournament titles since Villanova took three in a row from 2017-19.
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The top-seeded Red Storm became the first team to win consecutive Big East Tournament titles since Villanova took three in a row from 2017-19.
Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points as No. 13 St. John's opened the defense of last year's Big East Tournament title with an 85-72 win over Providence in the quarterfinals Thursday.
The 13th-ranked Red Storm overwhelmed Providence in the first half on their way to an 85-72 win in the quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
Earlier this season, the teams engaged in a brawl at Providence. On Thursday, they are playing for a right to get to the conference tournament semifinals. CBS News York's Steve Overmyer reports.
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Rick Pitino returned to Providence and picked up a March Madness victory, coaching St. John's past Omaha 83-53 on Thursday night.
Red Storm fans were celebrating late Thursday night after their team knocked off 15th-seeded Omaha in Providence, Rhode Island. CBS News New York's Krystle Rich reports.
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St. John's is getting ready for Thursday night's tip-off in their first round matchup with Omaha. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston is with the team in Rhode Island as the excitement builds.
St. John's University went through their first workout in Providence, Rhode Island, on Wednesday as they get ready to take on the Omaha Mavericks. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports live from the court.
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