Sat Mar 15 22:20:00 UTC 2025: ## St. John’s and Creighton Vie for Big East Championship in Madison Square Garden Showdown
**NEW YORK, NY** – The 2025 Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament will culminate in a championship showdown between St. John’s and Creighton this Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. ET, with the game airing nationally on Fox.
St. John’s, riding an impressive 18-1 run, secured their place in the final after defeating Marquette 79-63 on Friday. A victory would mark their first Big East Tournament title since 2000 for Coach Rick Pitino’s team.
Their opponent, Creighton, overcame a significant hurdle, defeating two-time defending national champion and reigning Big East champion UConn 71-62 in Friday’s semi-final. Jasen Green and Jamiya Neal led the Bluejays with 19 points each. This appearance marks Creighton’s first Big East Tournament final since 2022.
Both St. John’s and Creighton are projected to receive NCAA Tournament bids regardless of Saturday’s outcome. However, the winner will claim the Big East’s automatic bid, securing a coveted position in March Madness. The loser will have to wait until Selection Sunday to learn their fate. Fans can stream the game via the Fox Sports Go app or FuboTV.
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