NCAAB · Final

St. John's Defeats UConn 72-52 in Dominant Performance

Saturday, March 14, 2026, 6:30 PM ET · Madison Square Garden

St. John's Red Storm 72, UConn Huskies 52, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won UConn Huskies vs St. John's Red Storm?

St. John's Red Storm beat UConn Huskies 72-52 at Madison Square Garden on March 14, 2026.

Who was favored in UConn Huskies vs St. John's Red Storm?

UConn Huskies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -148 (about 60% implied). The underdog won.

In a decisive matchup at Madison Square Garden, the St. John's Red Storm triumphed over the UConn Huskies with a final score of 72-52. This victory is significant as it showcases St. John's strong performance in recent weeks, culminating in a five-game winning streak. The Red Storm's home record now stands at 28-6, while UConn, despite their solid season with a record of 29-5, faced a challenging game against a determined St. John's squad.

St. John's has been in excellent form, boasting a record of 9-1 in their last ten games, with an impressive average of 75.9 points scored per game and 67.6 points allowed. Their recent games include a notable win against Seton Hall Pirates, where they scored 78 points, and a commanding victory over Providence Friars, finishing 85-72. The Red Storm's home performance has been particularly strong, with a perfect home record of 6-0 in their last six games.

On the other hand, UConn has also shown resilience, with a 7-3 record in their last ten games and an average of 77.8 points scored, while allowing 68.3 points. Their recent victory against Xavier Musketeers, where they scored 93 points, highlighted their offensive capabilities. However, their away record of 2-2 in the last five games indicates some struggles outside of their home court.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, St. John's has a slight edge, holding a 3-1 record against UConn in their last four meetings. Their most recent encounter prior to this game took place on February 26, 2026, where St. John's suffered a heavy defeat, losing 40-72 at UConn's home. This game served as a motivating factor for the Red Storm as they sought redemption on their home turf.

The injury report for both teams did not indicate any significant absences, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups for this crucial game. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, opened with UConn favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 139.5 for the game. This reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, although St. John's performance ultimately defied those expectations.

Conditions inside Madison Square Garden were optimal for basketball, with a lively crowd supporting the Red Storm. The atmosphere contributed to St. John's strong performance, as they executed their game plan effectively, particularly in the second half. Key scoring plays included a 26-foot three-pointer from Zuby Ejiofor and a series of free throws from Malachi Smith, which helped solidify their lead.

As the game progressed, St. John's demonstrated their ability to control the pace and rhythm, limiting UConn's scoring opportunities and capitalizing on their own. The Red Storm's defense played a crucial role, forcing UConn into difficult shots and maintaining pressure throughout the game.

Overall, this matchup highlighted St. John's resurgence and their capability to compete at a high level, particularly in front of their home fans. The victory not only boosts their confidence but also positions them favorably as they look ahead in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CONN -2.5	139.5 o -105 / u -115	UConn Huskies -148 · St. John's Red Storm +124

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Leaders

PointsZuby Ejiofor18St. John's Red Storm
AssistsDylan Darling5St. John's Red Storm
ReboundsZuby Ejiofor9St. John's Red Storm
PointsTarris Reed Jr.17UConn Huskies
AssistsAlex Karaban5UConn Huskies
ReboundsTarris Reed Jr.7UConn Huskies

Recent form

St. John's Red Storm

Last 10: 9-1Streak W575.9 scored · 67.6 allowed per game6-0 at home

W78-68vs Seton Hall PiratesMar 13
W85-72vs Providence FriarsMar 12
W72-65at Seton Hall PiratesMar 7
W72-69vs Georgetown HoyasMar 4
W89-57vs Villanova WildcatsMar 1
L40-72at UConn HuskiesFeb 26
W81-52vs Creighton BluejaysFeb 21
W76-70at Marquette Golden EaglesFeb 19
W79-69at Providence FriarsFeb 14
W87-82vs Xavier MusketeersFeb 9

UConn Huskies

Last 10: 7-3Streak W177.8 scored · 68.3 allowed per game2-2 away

W93-68vs Xavier MusketeersMar 12
L62-68at Marquette Golden EaglesMar 7
W71-67vs Seton Hall PiratesFeb 28
W72-40vs St. John's Red StormFeb 26
W73-63at Villanova WildcatsFeb 21
L84-91vs Creighton BluejaysFeb 19
W79-75vs Georgetown HoyasFeb 15
W80-70at Butler BulldogsFeb 12
L72-81at St. John's Red StormFeb 7
W92-60vs Xavier MusketeersFeb 4

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
St. John's	30-7	-	18-2
UConn	34-6	1	17-3
Villanova	24-9	3	15-5
Seton Hall	21-12	8	10-10
Creighton	16-18	9	9-11
DePaul	16-16	10	8-12
Butler	16-16	11	7-13
Providence	15-18	11	7-13
Marquette	12-20	11	7-13
Georgetown	16-18	12	6-14
Xavier	15-18	12	6-14

Box score

Stat	UConn Huskies	St. John's Red Storm
Field goals	19-56	27-56
Field goal %	34	48
Three-pointers	3-19	5-20
Three-point %	16	25
Free throws	11-14	13-17
Free throw %	79	76
Rebounds	38	30
Offensive rebounds	17	8
Defensive rebounds	21	22
Assists	11	13
Steals	6	10
Blocks	2	8
Turnovers	16	8
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	2	1
Technical fouls, total	2	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	24
Fast-break points	4	8
Points in the paint	32	32
Fouls	16	17
Largest lead	0	23
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	99

How the scoring went

1st Half21-36Alex Karaban makes layup (Silas Demary Jr. assists)
1st Half23-36Eric Reibe makes 1-foot alley oop dunk
1st Half23-37Dillon Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half23-39Ian Jackson makes layup
1st Half24-39Silas Demary Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half25-39Silas Demary Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half26-39Silas Demary Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half27-39Silas Demary Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half27-40Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half27-41Oziyah Sellers makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half27-42Oziyah Sellers makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half29-42Tarris Reed Jr. makes layup (Alex Karaban assists)
2nd Half29-45Bryce Hopkins makes 26-foot three point jumper (Zuby Ejiofor assists)
2nd Half29-47Oziyah Sellers makes layup (Dillon Mitchell assists)
2nd Half31-47Braylon Mullins makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half33-47Alex Karaban makes layup
2nd Half36-47Braylon Mullins makes 26-foot three point jumper (Alex Karaban assists)
2nd Half38-47Tarris Reed Jr. makes layup (Alex Karaban assists)
2nd Half38-49Bryce Hopkins makes layup
2nd Half40-49Tarris Reed Jr. makes layup
2nd Half42-49Tarris Reed Jr. makes 7-foot floating jump shot (Silas Demary Jr. assists)
2nd Half42-51Bryce Hopkins makes 17-foot jumper (Dylan Darling assists)
2nd Half42-54Zuby Ejiofor makes 26-foot three point jumper (Joson Sanon assists)
2nd Half43-54Tarris Reed Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-56Zuby Ejiofor makes 7-foot hook shot
2nd Half45-56Tarris Reed Jr. makes layup
2nd Half45-58Dillon Mitchell makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half47-58Tarris Reed Jr. makes layup
2nd Half47-59Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-59Malachi Smith makes driving layup
2nd Half49-61Dylan Darling makes driving layup
2nd Half49-62Dylan Darling makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-63Dylan Darling makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-65Dylan Darling makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half49-67Oziyah Sellers makes 19-foot jumper (Dillon Mitchell assists)
2nd Half49-69Bryce Hopkins makes layup
2nd Half49-72Zuby Ejiofor makes 26-foot three pointer
2nd Half50-72Malachi Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-72Malachi Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-72Malachi Smith makes free throw 2 of 2