BOSTON – BIG EAST teams were 4-2 on Saturday, highlighted by No. 3/3 UConn’s win over No. 7/7 BYU in Boston in one of the top games of the 2025-26 season. Georgetown moved to 4-0 with a win over Clemson, while St. John’s and Villanova used their high-powered offenses to earn victories at home.
UConn 86, BYU 84 – Box Score
In one of the best games of the non-conference slate so far, No. 3/3 UConn held off a late surge from No. 7/7 BYU at TD Garden in Boston. UConn connected on nearly 57% from the floor – including 8-of-18 from the perimeter. A trio of Huskies tallied 21 points apiece – Silas Demary Jr., Alex Karaban, and Tarris Reed Jr.
Georgetown 79, Clemson 74 – Box Score
Four Hoyas reached double figures, led by a career-high 26 from KJ Lewis, as Georgetown moved to 4-0. Lewis also tallied four boards, two assists, and five steals. In a game that saw nine ties and two lead changes, a Malik Mack 3-pointer with 14:33 remaining started a 12-3 run, putting Georgetown ahead for good. Mack finished with 16 points and seven rebounds.
St. John’s 93, William & Mary 60 – Box Score
A 27-2 run to start the second half put the game out of reach for No. 13/13 St. John’s. Five Red Storm players reached double digits – and 10 different players scored – in the win. Bryce Hopkins and Joson Sanon each had 15 points for St. John’s, which has scored more than 90 points in each of its first three games for the first time since the 1971-72 season.
Villanova 87, Duquesne 77 – Box Score
Villanova trailed by as many as six early, but used a 30-13 surge to close out the first half and never looked back. Acaden Lewis led a trio of Wildcats in double figures, with a season-high 19 points to go along with six rebounds. Bryce Lindsay had 18 points and Matt Hodge 15 in the win. Duke Brennan corralled 13 boards.
SMU 87, Butler 85 – Box Score
Trailing by seven with 1:41 to play, Butler’s furious finish came up two points short on the road. Finley Bizjack had 18 points on the night, connecting on 5-of-9 from the outside, while Michael Ajayi added 14 points. His 3-ball with 37 ticks remaining tied it at 85-85. Butler made 13 3-pointers in the game.
Maryland 89, Marquette 82 – Box Score
A game of runs saw Marquette come up short at home. The Golden Eagles got within five late but could not get any closer at home against Maryland. Chase Ross scored a career-high 31 points on 10-of-18 shooting. Ben Gold added 18 points and Zaide Lowery 14 in the loss. Former BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year and All-American Jerel McNeal had his jersey retired in a halftime ceremony.