
UConn's men's basketball team secured a spot in the Big East championship game with a thrilling 95-90 win over St. John's at Madison Square Garden. Tristen Newton led the charge with 25 points and nine assists, while Cam Spencer contributed 20 points and nine assists for the top-seeded Huskies.
This victory marks UConn's 11th appearance in the Big East final and their first since Kemba Walker led them to a title in 2011. The Huskies had previously struggled in conference semifinals since rejoining the league in 2020-21.