when does st johns play duke

St. John's faces Duke tonight in the NCAA Sweet 16.
This highly anticipated matchup pits the No. 10 St. John's Red Storm (30-6) against the dominant No. 1 Duke Blue Devils (34-2) in the East Region.

Game Details

The game tips off March 27, 2026, at 7:10 p.m. EDT (that's 11:10 p.m. UTC or 4:44 p.m. PT, depending on your spot—perfect for West Coast fans catching it live).

It's hosted in Washington, DC , as part of the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Sweet 16 round.

Betting line : Duke favored by 6.5 points; over/under at 141.5 total points.

Team Breakdown

• St. John's Red Storm : Blazing through with a 21-2 Big East record, they average 81.1 points per game and outscore foes by 11.7 PPG. They're knocking down 7.1 threes nightly but face Duke's stingy D that limits opponents to 6.2.

• Duke Blue Devils : Near-perfect at 34-2 (20-1 ACC), they pour in 81.9 PPG—12.5 more than St. John's allows—and crash boards at 37.5 per game, powered by Cameron Boozer's 10.3 average.

Team| Record| Key Strength| PPG For/Against
---|---|---|---
St. John's| 30-6| Big East dominance (21-2)| 81.1 / 69.4 7
Duke| 34-2| Rebounding (37.5/gm)| 81.9 / 69.4 7

Path to Sweet 16

Both squads have been battle-tested: Duke survived a nail-biter vs. No. 16 Siena (71-65), then smoked No. 9 TCU (81-58), with Boozer notching double- doubles in both.

St. John's earned their spot as a gritty 10-seed upset artist, setting up what could be a classic underdog story against Duke's powerhouse run.

Where to Watch

Catch every dunk and defensive stop on ESPN with live scores, highlights, and stats.

Apps like Sofascore, 365Scores, or Bleacher Report offer real-time updates if you're on the go.

TL;DR at bottom: Tip-off 7:10 p.m. EDT tonight—Duke heavy favorites, but St. John's hot streak could spark fireworks.

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