UConn's Cam Spencer, Stephon Castle, and Tristen Newton combined for 62 points in a 77-64 road win over St. John's, transforming chants against the Huskies into support. Spencer hit 5/7 3s and displayed outstanding instincts, while UConn secured their 10th straight win at Madison Square Garden. Merrimack also secured a 71-68 victory over Central Connecticut, moving to first place in the Northeast Conference with a 13-10 record. Jordan Derkack contributed 22 points and six assists, while Devon Savage added 15 points. The Warriors shot 56.8 percent from the field and 47.6 percent from 3, securing their fourth straight win. UConn's dominance reaffirmed their position as the Big East basketball alpha dog.
UConn smacks St. John’s, proves it is still the Big East basketball alpha dog https://t.co/Ewj7MgP5XD
Merrimack outlasts Central Connecticut, 71-68, to move to 13-10 (7-2) and into first place in the Northeast Conference. Jordan Derkack 22 points and six assists, and Devon Savage 15 points. Warriors shot 56.8 percent from the field and 47.6 percent from 3. Four straight wins.
No. 1 UConn wins 10th straight, beats St. John's 77-64 at sold-out Madison Square Garden https://t.co/Taz5bvPOyB
Cam Spencer carried UConn to a road win over St. John's, making huge plays on both ends of the floor. Hit 5/7 3s, showed his polished mid-range game, and outstanding instincts making smart passes and wreacking havoc defensively. Having a monster senior year. https://t.co/XyiSyHjkgo
Cam Spencer, Stephon Castle and Tristen Newton combined for 62 points on an day when UConn held St. John's to 64. They transformed chants of "F--- the Huskies!" into "Let's Go Huskies!" as Connecticut pulled away for a 10th straight win. Story from MSG: https://t.co/kaPf4EhIDT