Having split the season series with both teams winning on the opposing court, the Big East final was up in the air. No. 4 St. John’s had just upset No. 1 DePaul in the semifinals while No. 7 Creighton toppled No. 3 Seton Hall to set up the first 4 vs. 7 matchup in the Big East final ever.
The Red Storm avenged the loss to the Bluejays in late-February by winning 50-37 and guaranteeing a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The win ended Creighton’s Cinderella run in the conference tournament, but more importantly, rewarded a strong St.