The St. John's Red Storm defeated UConn 72-52 in the conference title game at Madison Square Garden. This marks the first time the two teams have achieved back-to-back Big East titles. The last time these teams met, the Huskies lost 32 points to St.John's, marking their 13-game winning streak. St. J. John’s advanced to the championship game after defeating Seton Hall and defeating Georgetown. The Red Storm opened the game on a double-digit scoring run, with contributions from Oziyah Sellers, Zuby Ejiofor, and Ian Jackson. The team's chemistry and defense contributed to their victory.