Bueckers returns as No. 7 UConn routs St. John’s 93-38
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Bueckers returns as No. 7 UConn routs St. John’s 93-38

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HARTFORD, Conn. — UConn’s Azzi Fudd predicted earlier this month that the Huskies would become a “nasty” team once all of its players were healthy. “We’re going to get better.” BIG PICTURE St. John’s: The Red Storm came in averaging 73.8 points points per game. Coach John Tartamella said Bueckers’ return may have given the Huskies a lift, but had little to do with his team’s poor performance. They’re mentally, hopefully, a little bit better because of what they went through.” KEY STATS UConn outscored St. John’s 50-10 in the paint and 21-0 on the fast break.

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