In a thrilling matchup between two top-ranked teams, No. 12 St. John’s pulled off a 68-62 comeback victory over No. 19 UConn on Friday night. RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 21 points, including six crucial points in the final minutes of the game.
St. John’s extended their winning streak to 10 games, improving their record to 21-3 overall and 12-1 in the Big East. Kadary Richmond and Simeon Wilcher also had strong performances, contributing 13 and 12 points, respectively.
Despite Liam McNeeley’s 18 points for UConn, the Huskies couldn’t hold on to their lead as St. John’s mounted a comeback. Solo Ball and Tarris Reed Jr. also chipped in with 13 and 12 points for UConn.
The game featured a back-and-forth battle, with St. John’s overcoming a 14-point deficit to take the lead in the first half. Ben Gordon, a former UConn player and national champion, was honored at halftime.
St. John’s will face Villanova next, while UConn will take on Creighton in their upcoming games. The Red Storm’s impressive defense, forcing turnovers and capitalizing on them, proved to be a key factor in their victory.
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