UNCASVILLE, Conn. – No. 6 seed St. John’s weathered the storm and overcame a six-point fourth quarter deficit to secure a 53-48 win over No. 11 seed Xavier Friday night in the final first round game of the 2026 BIG EAST Women’s Basketball Tournament Presented by Jeep.
Junior guard Brooke Moore scored 10 of her co-game high 16 points in the fourth quarter to lead the surge. The Red Storm will return to Mohegan Sun Arena Saturday night at 9:30 p.m. ET to take on No. 3 seed Seton Hall. The game will air on Peacock/NBCSN.