St. John's vs Kansas: NCAA Tournament Showdown

0:00On March 22nd, St. John's takes on Kansas this Sunday in the second round of the 2026 NCAA tournament. The number 5 seed red storm from the East Region faces the number 4 J-Hawks with a sweet 16 birth on the line. Tip off is at 5.15pm, Eastern on March 22nd, and you can catch it on CBS. St. John's rolled into this matchup after a dominant 79-53 win over Northern Iowa in the first round. They jumped out early and never looked back under coach Rick Patino. Kansas meanwhile held off Cal Baptist 68-60 after building a big lead and surviving a late rally. Both teams bring strong momentum, but their styles clash in interesting ways. St. John's official offense meets Kansas's battle-tested defense and tournament know-how. Freshman star Darren Peterson lit it up for the J-Hawks in their opener, adding extra firepower. The East Region has already delivered some thrills, and this one could go down to the

1:00wire with late execution deciding it all. Fans are buzzing about the chaos March Madness always brings. Expect high stakes and plenty of drama, as these squads chase a run toward the title.