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No. 22 St. John's tops No. 3 UConn for 9th straight win
Zuby Ejiofor's double-double leads Red Storm to upset victory at Madison Square Garden
Published on Feb. 6, 2026
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No. 22 St. John's extended its winning streak to nine games with an 81-72 upset victory over No. 3 UConn in front of a sellout crowd at Madison Square Garden. Zuby Ejiofor led the way for the Red Storm with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Why it matters
This win over a top-5 opponent continues St. John's impressive run and boosts their chances of securing a high NCAA Tournament seed. For UConn, the loss snaps their own winning streak and raises questions about their ability to win on the road against ranked teams.
The details
Zuby Ejiofor, St. John's junior forward, had a dominant all-around performance with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists to lead the Red Storm to the upset victory. St. John's shot 48% from the field and held UConn to just 39% shooting, including a 5-for-20 night from 3-point range.
- The game was played on February 7, 2026.
The players
Zuby Ejiofor
A junior forward for the St. John's Red Storm basketball team.
UConn
The University of Connecticut men's basketball team, ranked #3 in the country at the time of this game.
St. John's
The St. John's University men's basketball team, ranked #22 in the country and on a 9-game winning streak.
What they’re saying
“This was a huge win for our program and shows how far we've come this season. The guys really battled and played with a lot of heart tonight.”
— Mike Anderson, Head Coach, St. John's University (wn.com)
What’s next
St. John's will look to extend their winning streak when they host Creighton on February 12th. UConn will try to bounce back when they travel to Villanova on February 15th.
The takeaway
St. John's impressive victory over a top-3 team like UConn demonstrates their ability to compete with the best teams in the country and solidifies their status as an NCAA Tournament contender this season.
