Tag Archive | Rick Pitino

Sizzling Semis Set for BIG EAST Tournament

The BIG EAST Tournament had themselves a Quarterfinal Day to remember in the Quarterfinal Rounds. Georgetown closed the day with the second upset in a row defeating Villanova by a final of 78-64 and to start to get fans excited for a sizzling semis. Those that are going to step into the Hallowed Halls of […]

Hopkins and St. John’s comes up big in win 904

The second time around in facing a basketball team is always a challenge, especially when going against an Xavier team that played well when in Ohio saw a close 88-83 victory for the Red Storm. With the scene set to Madison Square Garden and a rocking crowd ready to see how the guys continue momentum […]

There is a Storm Brewing in the Month of February as St. John’s Shows Quality

After the Providence game there was a major shift in momentum for the St. John’s Men’s Basketball team, as in the month of January they have been letting the BIG EAST see the type of quality team that they can be. Taking a long look in the mirror and being able to answer and respond […]

St. John’s finding a Rhythm in BIG EAST Play with victory against Marquette

With a new offensive formation and being able to continue to play stellar defensive basketball the St. John’s Men’s Basketball team (12-5, 5-1 BIG EAST) is finding a rhythm in BIG EAST Conference play, as the guys have won games against Butler, Creighton and now Marquette in the most recent game. Returning to New York […]

St. John’s Enters BIG EAST Play on a Winning Note Against Harvard

With the ultimate goal of making a deep run in the NCAA Tournament in mind, the St. John’s Men’s Basketball team had some of the best test possible during the non-conference schedule. Facing teams such as Michigan, Alabama, Iowa State, Baylor and Kentucky the guys have plenty to be proud of in gaining those lessons […]

St. John’s Heads to Atlanta to Face Kentucky After finding Winning Ways in NYC

When it comes time for participating in the CBS Sports Classic there are a ton of emotions on the line. The guy’s head to Atlanta and go against a squad in where Head Coach Rick Pitino helped to bring the team back to National Prominence as they got to see three Final Fours, a runner-up […]

Meat grinder of a game for the Red Storm in Victory Against Ole Miss

Even though Ole Miss started on a strong note it was the St. John’s Men’s Basketball team (5-3) finding a rhythm defensively and making the big plays to get the 63-58 victory. Ole Miss making things very close and competitive were just baffled by the Red Storm defense, and that defense was a big component […]