The semifinals of the Big East Tournament tip off tonight with St. John’s (28-4, 19-2) taking the court against Marquette (23-9, 14-7). These schools met this past weekend, and it was an instant classic with St. John’s winning in overtime at the buzzer, 86-84.

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St. John’s raced out to an early 15-point lead and cruised to its 10th win in as many tries at the Garden. It was hardly tested by Butler, which pushed the Red Storm in two close games during the regular season. This had a very different feel.