St. John’s Shocks the Nation, Snaps UConn’s 18-Game Win Streak in Stunning Big East Upset
Alex Karaban scored 17 for Connecticut before a sold-out crowd of 19,812 filled with roaring fans of both teams — but decidedly in favor of the Johnnies.
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“I thought The Garden was as good as I’ve seen it,” Pitino said. “I thought it was unbelievable how good The Garden was. … Tremendous crowd.”
Said Hurley: “I saw a lot of red. That felt like a real road game.”
St. John’s went 22 for 31 at the free-throw line, while the Huskies were 5 of 12.
“They’re grown men,” Hurley said about the St. John’s frontcourt, using a profanity for emphasis. “They’re built for Big East games.”



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