Player of the day: Sean Evans — In a game where D.J. Kennedy and Anthony Mason Jr. combined for 11 points, St. John’s needed someone to step up. Evans was that man as the junior forward scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Evans muscled his way to the paint for hard-earned baskets throughout St. John‘s 73-51 win over Connecticut. The 19 points was a season high for Evans.

Goat of the day: Kemba Walker – The Bronx native struggled in front of his hometown crowd shooting 4-of-17 from the floor. His backcourt mate Jerome Dyson was worse with more turnovers (nine) than points (four). But Walker was the key for Connecticut and he did not come through.

Quote of the day: “I don’t if it removes the frustration (from struggles this season). I know it was a good win today. We also can’t celebrate on this win. Last year we were in the same position going against the same team in the next round, and they pretty much had their way with us. We have to have the same focus tomorrow.” – Malik Boothe, St. John’s guard on tomorrow’s game with Marquette, who beat the Red Storm 74-49 in the second round of last year’s Big East Tournament.