"That's if the Huskies can avoid another misstep after losing to Marquette in the regular-season finale to drop into second place in the final conference standings. That loss could cost UConn a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament."
"Thanks in part to dismal seasons by Creighton and the Golden Eagles, the Big East is expected to send only three teams into this year's tournament. Sending just three into the bracket in 2024 didn't stop the league from making a statement; all three teams made the Sweet 16 and UConn won it all."
"When it comes to St. John's, the onus is still on the Red Storm to prove they can defeat elite competition after going 4-5 in Quad 1 games."
The Big East tournament is anticipated to culminate in a championship matchup between UConn and St. John's, marking their third meeting this season. UConn's loss to Marquette in the regular-season finale dropped them to second place and may cost them a No. 1 NCAA tournament seed. The Big East is expected to send only three teams to the NCAA tournament due to poor seasons from Creighton and Marquette. Despite sending only three teams in 2024, all three reached the Sweet 16 with UConn winning the national championship. St. John's must prove they can defeat elite competition, having gone 4-5 in Quad 1 games. The tournament runs from March 11-14 with games broadcast on Peacock, FS1, and Fox.
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