St. John's Looks to Avenge Earlier Loss Against UConn

The Red Storm have found their stride after a rocky start, but the Huskies remain a formidable opponent.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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St. John's and UConn are set to face off again, with the Red Storm looking to avenge an earlier loss to the Huskies. St. John's has bounced back from a slow start to the season and is now 22-5 overall and 15-1 in the Big East, while UConn is 25-3 on the year and 15-2 in conference play. The first matchup between these two teams saw UConn hit nearly 50% of its three-pointers, an unlikely outcome to repeat, while St. John's shot significantly better from the free throw line. This rematch should be a close contest, with the Red Storm looking to capitalize on their recent hot streak.

Why it matters

This game is an important Big East showdown between two highly ranked teams with NCAA Tournament aspirations. St. John's is looking to prove it can beat one of the top teams in the conference, while UConn is aiming to solidify its status as a national title contender.

The details

In the first meeting between these teams, UConn shot an unusually high percentage from three-point range, while St. John's struggled from the free throw line. The Red Storm will look to even the playing field in those areas in the rematch, as they have found more consistency in their play over the past two months. Both teams have faced tough competition, with UConn going 5-2 against ranked opponents and St. John's suffering close losses to Alabama, Iowa State, Auburn, and Kentucky earlier in the season.

  • The game is scheduled for 7:00 ET on February 25, 2026.
  • St. John's was just 9-5 on January 3rd but has since won 13 straight games.

The players

Rick Pitino

The head coach of St. John's, who has done an admirable job of getting the team to find its footing after a rocky start to the season.

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What they’re saying

“Whenever I get a game wrong, especially in college basketball, I do take some notes. I usually try and figure out what I did wrong and try to correct it.”

— David Troy, Outkick Contributor (Outkick)

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a big step towards securing a high seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between two of the Big East's top teams should be a closely contested affair, with St. John's looking to avenge an earlier loss to UConn and prove it can compete with the conference's elite programs.