For the first time since 1988, the St. John’s women’s basketball team are the champions of the BIG EAST.
A title-worthy defense brought the team a 50-37 victory over Creighton, its third win in as many days, a fourth conference title, and a ticket to the NCAA Tournament. The Red Storm held the Blue Jays to just 24.5 percent shooting for the game, and limited them to 14 points in the entire second half.
“This is a thing that doesn’t go away; it’s for all time,” head coach Joe Tartamella said. “It bonds us, and we’re very excited to represent the BIG EAST as the postseason champ as we move into the NCAA Tournament.