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UConn romp over St. John’s 72-40 sharpens Big East standings
college-basketball3 hours ago

UConn romp over St. John’s 72-40 sharpens Big East standings

No. 6 UConn rolled past No. 15 St. John’s 72-40 in Hartford, holding the Red Storm to 20% shooting (11-for-56) and dominating inside 42-12 in the paint while grabbing 41 rebounds to St. John’s 37. Tarris Reed Jr. posted 20 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks as the Huskies built a 41-26 halftime lead and never looked back, snapping St. John’s 13-game win streak and improving to 26-3 (16-2 in the Big East). St. John’s fell to 22-6 (15-2). Next up: St. John’s at Villanova; UConn hosts Seton Hall.

via CBS Sports|
#ap-news#big-east#college-basketball
Providence College Supports Duncan Powell's Three-Game Suspension
sports10 days ago

Providence College Supports Duncan Powell's Three-Game Suspension

The BIG EAST suspended Providence College guard Duncan Powell for three games (two more than the automatic one-game penalty) for fighting during the Feb. 14 game against St. John’s. Powell was ejected on a flagrant 2 foul, and video review determined additional fighting actions. He will miss the Feb. 21 game at DePaul, the Feb. 24 home game vs. Xavier, and the Feb. 28 game at Creighton. Providence AD Steve Napolillo said the college fully supports the suspension and that Powell’s actions were unacceptable and not reflective of PC’s values.

via Providence College Athletics|
#basketball#big-east#duncan-powell
Powell handed three-game ban after Providence–St. John's brawl
sports10 days ago

Powell handed three-game ban after Providence–St. John's brawl

Providence forward Duncan Powell was suspended three games by the Big East after initiating the melee in Saturday’s Providence–St. John’s game, clotheslining Bryce Hopkins and swinging at Dillon Mitchell; six players were ejected, and Powell’s penalty includes an automatic one-game suspension for fighting plus two additional games, as St. John’s won 79-69 to extend its win streak.

via New York Post|
#big-east#college-basketball#duncan-powell
Six Ejected as St. John's-Providence Brawl Ends in Chaos
sports11 days ago

Six Ejected as St. John's-Providence Brawl Ends in Chaos

A St. John’s–Providence game in Providence erupted into a melee after a hard foul by Duncan Powell on Bryce Hopkins, prompting a roughly 19-minute delay and police on the court. Powell, Providence’s Jaylin Sellers, St. John’s Dillon Mitchell, Kelvin Odih, Ruben Prey and Lefteris Liotopoulous were ejected, plus Providence’s Jamier Jones, and a Providence fan was kicked out for involvement as the Friars and Red Storm traded blows.

via New York Post|
#big-east#college-basketball#fight
college-basketball18 days ago

Red Storm Rally Tops UConn at MSG, Tightening Big East Title Race

St. John’s, energized by a sell-out Madison Square Garden crowd, upset No. 3 UConn 81-72 to snap the Huskies’ 18-game Big East win streak and tighten the league race. Zuby Ejiofor dominated inside with 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists while bench guard Dylan Darling provided clutch defense and late scoring. The win showcases Pitino’s revival of the program and sets up a possible regular-season title decider with a rematch in Hartford. UConn’s defense remains elite but fouling issues allowed St. John’s to hit 22 free throws and swing the game.

via FOX Sports|
#big-east#college-basketball#st-johns-red-storm
Ejiofor fuels St. John’s upset of UConn, ending Huskies’ 18-game win streak
college-basketball18 days ago

Ejiofor fuels St. John’s upset of UConn, ending Huskies’ 18-game win streak

No. 22 St. John’s defeated No. 3 UConn 81-72 at Madison Square Garden, snapping the Huskies’ 18-game win streak. Zuby Ejiofor stacked 21 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for the Johnnies, while Silas Demary Jr. scored 18 for UConn and Alex Karaban added 17 for the Huskies. St. John’s surged in the second half to pull away, moving within a half-game of first place in the Big East as UConn dropped to 22-2 (12-1) and St. John’s improved to 18-5 (11-1).

via CBS Sports|
#big-east#college-basketball#connecticut-huskies
St. John's delivers a signature upset over No. 3 UConn at the Garden
college-basketball19 days ago

St. John's delivers a signature upset over No. 3 UConn at the Garden

St. John's handed No. 3 UConn its first loss of the season, 81-72 at Madison Square Garden, in a statement Big East win that snapped UConn's 18-game streak. Led by Zuby Ejiofor (21 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists), the Red Storm answered every Huskies run, extended their own nine-game win streak, and strengthened their NCAA Tournament résumé.

via New York Post|
#big-east#college-basketball#st-johns-red-storm
Pitino's 900th Win Sealed by Darling's late 3 as St. John's Tops Xavier
sports1 month ago

Pitino's 900th Win Sealed by Darling's late 3 as St. John's Tops Xavier

St. John’s rallied from a 16-point second-half deficit to beat Xavier 88-83 at the Cintas Center, securing Hall of Famer Rick Pitino’s 900th career win in his first-ever matchup against his son Richard Pitino. Dylan Darling drilled the decisive 3 with 53.2 seconds remaining after St. John’s rode a late push sparked by Bryce Hopkins and Dillon Mitchell; Xavier’s Tre Carroll led all scorers with 31 points in a dramatic finish.

via New York Post|
#big-east#college-basketball#rick-pitino
"UConn's Basketball Legacy Shines Amid College Sports' Financial Shift"
sports1 year ago

"UConn's Basketball Legacy Shines Amid College Sports' Financial Shift"

UConn, representing the Big East, is proud of its basketball pedigree as it heads to the national semifinals to face Alabama, showcasing the league's strength in basketball despite football's dominance in college sports. UConn's dominant performance in the NCAA Tournament reflects the team's preparedness from competing in the Big East, with coach Dan Hurley emphasizing the team's focus on the journey and process rather than winning titles.

via AOL|
#basketball#big-east#march-madness
"ACC Dominance: 4 Teams Advance to Sweet 16 in March Madness Sunday Recap"
sports1 year ago

"ACC Dominance: 4 Teams Advance to Sweet 16 in March Madness Sunday Recap"

The ACC surprises with four teams in the Sweet 16, outperforming other power conferences in the men's NCAA tournament. Houston, Alabama, and San Diego State also advance, while the Big East feels snubbed by the selection committee. The ACC's performance challenges the metrics used to determine tournament bids, and sets up exciting matchups for the next round.

via Yahoo Sports|
#acc#big-east#march-madness
"Daniss Jenkins and Josh Hart Shine in Upset Victory Over Virginia, Expose March Madness Selection Committee's Oversight"
sports-ncaa-basketball1 year ago

"Daniss Jenkins and Josh Hart Shine in Upset Victory Over Virginia, Expose March Madness Selection Committee's Oversight"

Virginia's 67-42 loss to Colorado State in the First Four matchup reignited criticism of the NCAA Tournament selection committee, particularly from Big East teams like St. John’s, Providence, and Seton Hall who were left out. The exclusion of these teams, including St. John’s, prompted backlash from players and fans, with Knicks star Josh Hart and St. John’s guard Daniss Jenkins expressing their disbelief. Committee chair Charles McClelland's reasoning for leaving out several Big East teams further fueled the controversy, leaving many basketball fans frustrated with the committee's decisions.

via New York Post |
#big-east#josh-hart#ncaa-tournament