Following the lead of numerous other conferences around the country, the Big East cancelled the remainder of its basketball tournament.
The decision was made official during halftime of the Creighton-St. John’s quarterfinal game. The Red Storm was leading at half, 38-35, in front of a limited crowd that featured family, media, event staff, and player and team personnel.
“Following a call with our Presidents and Athletic Directors and additional consultation with the City of New York, the Big East Conference has cancelled the remainder of our men’s basketball tournament, effective immediately,” Big East commissioner Val Ackerman said in a statement.