The Johnnies will play on a Friday at the Big East Tournament for the first time in 24 years.
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Pressure (noun): ‘Your ally, your best friend in life.’ That is, according to head coach Rick Pitino.
Over the last six games, pressure has been Pitino and co.’s ally. Since collapsing vs. Seton Hall back in late February, the Red Storm haven’t lost.
They carried this newfound momentum into the quarterfinal round of the Big East Tournament, battering the aforementioned fourth-seeded Pirates 91-72.