By Currents News
Basketball fans have been making a pilgrimage to Madison Square Garden recently to see the St. John’s University men’s basketball team play in New York City.
On Feb. 28 the sold out crowd at the world’s most famous arena witnessed the Johnnies beat Seton Hall University 71 to 6, clinching the Big East regular season title. It’s a first for the Red Storm since 1985.
Father Richard Rock – the team’s chaplain – spoke with Currents News about the moment the game ended.
“It was unbelievable, you know, with the confetti and everything coming down,” he recalled. “There was such an excitement after such a long period of time and they finally realized that it happened. There was so much joy going on. It was a great experience. They were so excited you couldn’t believe it!”
Father Rock went on to say he believes Lou Carnesecca, the legendary St. John’s basketball coach who passed away late last year, has been watching over the team.
Next up for St. John’s is a game against Marquette, then the Big East Tournament and the NCAA.