St. John's University celebrated a crucial Big East basketball victory, defeating Villanova 70-50, completing their first season sweep of Villanova in 31 years. St. John's, coming off a three-game losing streak and facing a trip to Xavier, managed 15 offensive rebounds and 17 second-chance points, the most allowed by Villanova since 2019. Meanwhile, Arkansas suffered its 5th double-digit loss in the SEC, trailing by 19 points and losing to Ole Miss 77-51, marking the Rebels' largest victory over the Hogs in over 50 years. Arkansas' record now stands at 10-9 overall and 1-5 in SEC play. Villanova's defeat to St. John's adds to their disappointing season, with an 11-8 overall record, 4-4 in league play, and having lost 4 of their last 5 games.
Ole Miss pummels Arkansas, 77-51. The Razorbacks are 10-9 overall, 1-5 in SEC play and have officially moved into the territory of a "bad loss" if you are a quality SEC team and lose a game to Arkansas the rest of the way.
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Ole Miss beats Arkansas 77-51. ESPN said it was the largest Rebels' victory over the Hogs in more than 50 years. Here are my rapid-fire observations from another disappointing night for Arkansas. https://t.co/6fEoAWLs35
FINAL: St. John's 70, Villanova 50. Much-needed win for Red Storm -- entered on three-game losing streak w/ trip to Xavier looming. Grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, had 17 second-chance points. Most o-boards allowed by 'Nova since 2019. First season sweep of 'Nova in 31 years.
FINAL: St. John's 70, Villanova 50. Much-needed win for Red Storm -- entered three-game losing with a trip to Xavier looming. Grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, had 17 second-chance points. Most offensive boards allowed by 'Nova since 2019. First season sweep of 'Nova in 31 years.
Villanova just got smacked at St. John’s. This Wildcats team, with its huge NIL payroll, has been one of the more disappointing in college basketball. 11-8 overall, 4-4 in league play and has lost 4 of their last 5.
Watching St. John’s put it on Villanova brings back memories.
Arkansas trails by 19 and is headed for its 5th double-digit loss in the SEC. Barring a miracle turnaround, tournament hopes are quickly evaporating.