St. John’s ran away from Connecticut 73-51 on Tuesday, beating the Huskies for the first time since February 2002, a stretch of nine games.
Sean Evans had 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead St. John’s (17-14), which had lost three of four to close the regular season.
For a second straight season the Red Storm beat a traditional power in the first round of the tournament — they defeated Georgetown 64-59 last year — and the second-round opponent will again be Marquette. Last season the Golden Eagles beat St. John’s 74-45.
“I know it was a good win,†said St. John’s point guard Malik Boothe, who had eight points and nine assists. “We also can’t celebrate on this win. Last year we were in the same position going against the same team in the next round and they pretty much had their way with us. We have to have the same focus tomorrow.â€
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