Only one program in Big East women’s basketball history has more than three conference tournament championships. On Monday night, St. John’s earned the chance to become the second following a historic upset.
Aliyyah Handford dominated late again, as St. John’s overcame an eight-point deficit to knock off top-seeded DePaul 75-66 in Chicago Monday night and punched the Red Storm’s ticket to the Big East Championship against No. 7-seed Creighton.
“This is what these ladies have worked for all year, and this would be a great moment for [Handford and Danaejah Grant] to be able to finish their career with a championship, so we’re excited to get ready for tomorrow,” St.