Despite being in the driver’s seat for most of the game, UConn was unable to extend their winning streak to five games, losing to St. John’s 74-70 at Gampel Pavilion. The loss dropped the Huskies to 7-2 on the season and 5-2 in Big East play. Here are some takeaways from the Huskies’ first loss in 2021.
R.J. Cole steps up offensively
Ryan Goodman: It’s not news to UConn fans that RJ Cole has been struggling on the offensive end this season with per-game averages of 9.