What's Happening?
The St. John’s Red Storm, reigning Big East champions, are set to begin their 2025-26 college basketball season against the Quinnipiac University Bobcats. The game is scheduled for November 3 at 6:30 p.m. ET at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, New York. St. John’s enters
the season with high expectations, ranked No. 5 nationally, following a successful previous season where they achieved a 31-5 record, won the Big East, and secured their first NCAA tournament victory since 2000. Quinnipiac, on the other hand, finished last season with a 20-13 record, including a 7-10 record on the road.
Why It's Important?
This game marks the beginning of a new season for St. John’s, a team with significant momentum and expectations following their historic performance last year. Their high national ranking and previous successes place them in a strong position to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament. For Quinnipiac, this game represents an opportunity to challenge a top-ranked team and potentially make a statement early in the season. The outcome of this game could set the tone for both teams' seasons, impacting their confidence and strategies moving forward.
What's Next?
Following this opening game, St. John’s will continue their season with a series of matches that will test their ability to maintain their high ranking and build on last year’s success. For Quinnipiac, the focus will be on leveraging the experience gained from playing a top-tier team to improve their performance in subsequent games. Both teams will be looking to refine their strategies and player performances as the season progresses.
