A Milestone Matchup
The St. John's women's basketball program is set to square off against the UCLA Bruins in a highly anticipated clash at the Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase this November, a meeting that underscores the growing prestige of both teams.
The game will be staged at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on November 24, and tickets are slated to go on sale in early September, giving fans a limited window to secure seats for what promises to be a marquee event.
This meeting marks the fourth encounter between the two storied programs, with UCLA holding a 3‑0 edge after victories in 2019, 2020 and a 73‑65 win on November 28, 2021. The Bruins enter the contest as defending national champions, adding extra weight to the matchup.
St. John's has a proud history at the Mohegan Sun, having appeared 11 times and winning each of the last two seasons in Uncasville, a testament to the team’s resilience and home‑court advantage.
Head Coach Joe Tartamella, now in his 15th year at the helm, will guide a roster that returns five key players, including All‑BIG EAST honorees Brooke Moore and Sa'Mya Wyatt, who will look to build on recent successes.
Tartamella’s tenure has been marked by 11 winning seasons and 10 postseason appearances, underscoring his ability to sustain competitiveness year after year.
The showcase itself is part of a broader basketball celebration that brings together elite programs, and the St. John's‑UCLA showdown is expected to draw significant attention from fans, analysts and media alike.