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No. 6 UConn Blasts No. 15 St. John’s 72–40 to Reclaim Big East Lead

The blowout reset the title race, with reports differing on whether UConn holds a half‑game edge or shares first as tiebreakers loom.

Feb 25, 2026; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; St. John's Red Storm forward Dillon Mitchell (1) shoots the ball against UConn Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) in the second half at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
4 Takeaways From UConn's Historic Blowout vs. Rick Pitino's St. John's
Feb 25, 2026; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) and forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5)1 defend against St. John's Red Storm guard Ian Jackson (11) in the second half at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Feb 25, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) drives the ball to the basket against Texas Longhorns forward Camden Heide (5) during the second half at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Tarris Reed Jr. powered UConn with 20 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks while limiting Zuby Ejiofor to six points and four boards.
  • St. John’s shot 11-for-56 (19.6%), missed its final 24 field-goal attempts and posted its fewest points since 2013.
  • UConn controlled the interior and the break with a 42–12 edge in paint points, a 14–0 fastbreak margin and just five turnovers.
  • The 32-point margin was the largest for UConn in the rivalry, and the Huskies extended their Hartford streak to a perfect 8–0 this season.
  • The result reshaped the Big East race, with UConn now 16–2 and St. John’s 15–2 in league play; UConn hosts Seton Hall next, while St. John’s faces Villanova as tiebreakers tied to common opponents remain pivotal.