Trending Now - Pitino Seeks Redemption Against Duke After St. John's Upset
WHO:
Rick Pitino, head coach of St. John's Red Storm
Dylan Darling, player who made the buzzer-beater shot
No. 5 St. John's basketball team
No. 4 Kansas basketball team
No. 1 Duke basketball team
Stan Van Gundy, basketball analyst
WHAT:
St. John's won against Kansas with a final score of 67-65
The victory was achieved on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
St. John's defeated Kansas in a buzzer-beater finish
The game was part of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament
St. John's edged Kansas with a final score that included a dramatic last-second shot
St. John's victory sets up a Sweet 16 matchup against Duke
WHERE:
The game took place in the United States as part of the NCAA tournament
WHEN:
The game occurred during the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament, specifically in the second round
WHY:
Pitino is seeking revenge against Duke to avenge the infamous 1992 Christian Laettner shot against his Kentucky team
The victory was significant for St. John's, allowing them to advance in the tournament
HOW:
The game featured a dramatic buzzer-beater by Dylan Darling, securing the win for St. John's
Kansas made a full comeback from a 14-point deficit before the buzzer-beater occurred
(UPDATED March 23, 2026 07:29 UTC)
In a thrilling matchup on Sunday, March 22, 2026, St. John's Red Storm edged out Kansas with a final score of 67 to 65, thanks to a dramatic buzzer-beater by player Dylan Darling. Head coach Rick Pitino, who is looking to avenge the infamous 1992 Christian Laettner shot against his Kentucky team, celebrated this hard-fought victory. The win not only boosts the team's morale but also sets the stage for their upcoming rivalry with Duke.
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(UPDATED March 23, 2026 04:02 UTC)
In a thrilling finish during the second round of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament, St. John's pulled off a stunning upset against Kansas with a buzzer-beater that sealed the game. The victory, which came after Kansas made a remarkable comeback from a 14-point deficit, sets up a Sweet 16 matchup for St. John's against the top-seeded Duke. Basketball analyst Stan Van Gundy highlighted the dramatic nature of the game, showcasing the excitement of March Madness.