Today is a game that's critical for both the Cincinnati Bearcats and St. John's Red Storm. Who will be on the right side of the top-8 of the Big East? This game goes a long way to determine the teams' futures.
& it's Lou Carnesecca Sweater-shirt Day at Carnesecca Arena for the first 500 students in the door.
Down the Drive (Cincy blog): Previewing St. John's
Bearcats Blog: Cincinnati v St John's Preview
Cincinnati.com: Seven years later, he's back in game (about Steve Lavin) | Bearcats pick on somebody their own size | Refrain's the same at start of games (about early game woes + late comebacks)
NY Daily News: St. John's basketball faces No. 25 Cincinnati as they try to break away from middle of Big East pack
NY Post: Johnnies need to beat Bearcats
Early thoughts? Predictions? In-game comments? Comment below!