Summary
The University of Connecticut (UConn) Huskies won decisively against St. John’s Red Storm in a college basketball game. UConn led from the beginning and defeated St. John's 72-40. After the loss, St. John’s coach Rick Pitino took responsibility for the poor performance.
Key Facts
- UConn won 72-40 against St. John's in a Big East conference game.
- St. John’s scored only 14 points in the second half.
- UConn had a strong defense, limiting St. John's to 11 out of 56 shots for 20% shooting.
- St. John's did not score any fast-break points and was outscored 42-12 in the paint.
- Rick Pitino, coach of St. John's, took responsibility for the loss, stating the team's poor performance was his fault.
- Joson Sanon was the only St. John’s player to score in double figures, with 10 points.
- St. John’s overall record is 22-6, with three regular-season games remaining.
- St. John’s is projected to be a No. 5 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
