St. John's upsets No. 3 UConn, ending Huskies' 18-game win streak

Zuby Ejiofor's double-double leads No. 22 Red Storm to Big East victory at Madison Square Garden

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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In a matchup of the past two Big East champions, No. 22 St. John's defeated third-ranked UConn 81-72 at Madison Square Garden, snapping the Huskies' 18-game winning streak. Zuby Ejiofor led the way for the Red Storm with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, while Dillon Mitchell and Bryce Hopkins also scored in double figures. Silas Demary Jr. and Alex Karaban were the top scorers for UConn in the loss.

Why it matters

This was a key Big East showdown between the league's top two teams, with St. John's moving within a half-game of first-place UConn in the conference standings. The win for the Red Storm also ended the Huskies' impressive 18-game winning streak, which dated back to early December.

The details

St. John's jumped out to an early lead and maintained it throughout the game, with Ejiofor controlling the action on both ends of the floor. The Red Storm's defense limited UConn's scoring opportunities, and they were able to hold off a late Huskies surge to secure the victory in front of a raucous Madison Square Garden crowd.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 7, 2026.
  • UConn's 18-game winning streak was snapped with this loss.

The players

Zuby Ejiofor

A key player for No. 22 St. John's, Ejiofor had a dominant performance with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists.

Dillon Mitchell

The Red Storm's second-leading scorer with 15 points in the win over UConn.

Bryce Hopkins

Scored 14 points to help St. John's defeat the third-ranked Huskies.

Silas Demary Jr.

UConn's leading scorer with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in the loss.

Alex Karaban

Contributed 17 points for the Huskies in the defeat at Madison Square Garden.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

UConn will look to bounce back when they visit Butler next Wednesday night, while St. John's hosts Xavier on Monday at Madison Square Garden.

The takeaway

This victory for St. John's over the third-ranked Huskies solidifies the Red Storm's status as a top contender in the Big East, and shows they have the talent and toughness to compete with the conference's elite teams.