Sixth-ranked UConn flexes its defensive muscle in blowing out No. 15 St. John's 72-40

The previous time UConn played in front of its home fans, coach Dan Hurley was pulling starters in the opening minutes as a result of defensive breakdowns in a surprising loss to Creighton. There were no such issues during Wednesday night's clash of Big East heavyweights. The sixth-ranked Huskies forced No. 15 St. John's to miss its final 24 shots and held the Red Storm to 20% shooting in a 72-40 rout.

By JIM FULLER