St. John's Red Storm claimed their first Big East Tournament championship since 2000 with an 82-66 victory over Creighton at Madison Square Garden. RJ Luis delivered a standout performance, scoring 29 points, including 27 in the second half, complemented by double-double contributions from Kadary Richmond. Coach Rick Pitino's implementation of full-court press turned the game in their favor as Creighton faltered under pressure. St. John's strong crowd support and improved shooting, particularly from three-point range, significantly contributed to their triumph, solidifying a remarkable season with a 29-4 record and awards for Pitino.
RJ Luis took control of the game, finishing with 29 points and 10 rebounds, especially dominating the second half to secure St. John's victory.
Under coach Rick Pitino, St. John's achieved remarkable success by winning the Big East regular season title and garnering a Coach of the Year accolade.
The full-court press introduced by Pitino shifted the game's momentum in favor of the Red Storm, leading to Creighton's mistakes and St. John's aggressive play.
Crowd support played a significant role, propelling the Red Storm as they once again became prominent in the Big East with a decisive tournament win.
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