St. John's dropped its Big East Tournament second round match-up with Villanova, 66-53, on Wednesday night at the Garden.

Sir`Dominic Pointer and Jakarr Sampson lead the Red Storm into a rematch with Villanova, with much more on the line. Jamal Branch leads the Red Storm

The Red Storm face the team that beat them in overtime in January, looking to put the Wildcats back on the bubble and start a streak.

A look at each team's statistical strengths and weaknesses going into the Big East Tournament, recent wins/ losses, and their odds of winning the whole thing.

JaKarr Sampson was named Big East Rookie of the Year on Tuesday before the conference tournament.

Sampson is also named to the all-Big East honorable mention team, a sign that he should win the BE Rookie of the Year.

St. John's fell 69-67 to Marquette in overtime at Madison Square Garden after Vander Blue hit a running buzzer beater.

The final regular season game takes place in MSG in front of the heroes who keep New York going through storms and emergencies.

St. John's has dealt with a number of off-court events in recent weeks, yet Steve Lavin believes it could provide beneficial experience for his young team.

The Johnnies face a large, inside oriented Marquette team playing with a purpose - looking for their first regular season conference championship in the Big East.