No. 9 St. John's falls to Villanova, ending 10-game win streak

The No. 9 St. John's Red Storm suffered a narrow loss to Villanova, falling 73-71 despite a late 3-pointer by Simeon Wilcher that briefly gave them the lead. This loss marked the end of a 10-game winning streak for St. John's and was only their second defeat in the Big East this season. Villanova responded with a decisive 3-pointer to secure the victory. Prior to this game, St. John's had been performing well, holding a strong record against Big East opponents, while Villanova struggled with consistency. Key players included RJ Luis, who scored 21 points in a previous win against UConn, and Eric Dixon of Villanova, who has been a standout performer. The matchup highlighted the competitive nature of the Big East as both teams vie for improved standings.