In a thrilling Big East Tournament final, No. 6 St. John's triumphed over Creighton 82-66, claiming their first title in 25 years. RJ Luis Jr. was pivotal, scoring 29 points, predominantly in the second half. The victory at Madison Square Garden also secured St. John's an automatic NCAA Tournament bid, marking their first appearance since 2019. Coach Rick Pitino made history, becoming the first to lead six different schools to the tournament while also securing his fourth championship in the Big East, showcasing his impressive coaching record in the conference.
RJ Luis Jr. scored all but two of his 29 points after halftime, leading No. 6 St. John's to their first Big East Tournament title in 25 years.
Hall of Famer Rick Pitino made history by becoming the first coach to take six schools to the NCAA Tournament, leading St. John's to their first trip since 2019.
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