Rumble in the Garden · Dec 28, 2017
Game thread: St. John’s hosts Providence to start Big East play
St. John’s faces an opportunity tonight to start Big East play, facing the Providence Friars at Carnesecca Arena. Tonight’s game is a big step towards the future and conference play. With two top-25 teams after tonight’s matchup, and Marcus LoVett questionable, the Johnnies want to start off hot.
Providence, by the numbers, is the third-best team the Red Storm have played... and Chris Mullin’s team has lost to the best team and second-best team they have faced. The non-conference schedule means the Red Storm need wins for an NCAA Tournament.