St. John's vs Kansas

What a thriller in the Second Round! St. John's stormed out with a 13-2 run early, eventually building a commanding 14-point lead. Kansas refused to quit, chipping away with an 8-2 run midway through the second half to cut it to 53-60. The Jayhawks tied it up multiple times down the stretch, setting the stage for an absolute heartbreaker. With 13 seconds left, Darryn Peterson calmly sank two clutch free throws to give Kansas a 65-64 edge. But St. John's had the final say—Dylan Darling buried a layup with just one second remaining to steal a 67-65 victory. The Red Storm's resilience down the stretch proved decisive in a battle that came down to the final possession.