Benches Clear During Georgetown vs. St. John’s At Madison Square Garden

Benches cleared during Georgetown vs. St. John’s in an exciting Big East Tournament showdown on Wednesday evening.

Whoa. Benches clear, Chris Mullin & JT3 get into it. Things just got real chippy at @TheGarden. #BEtourney https://t.co/LWAzgpcks7

— FS1 (@FS1) March 9, 2017

Even coaches John Thompson III and Chris Mullin lost their respective cools during the melee.

Chris Mullin punching Georgetown is truly what the Big East is all about pic.twitter.com/ZiRNMnKyxm

— 12up (@12upSport) March 9, 2017

https://twitter.com/UBtalkin/status/839669078482694144

The Red Storm ultimately outlasted the Hoyas, cementing a huge 74-73 win.

JOHNNIES HOLD ON! #SJUBB downs Georgetown for first @BIGEASTMBB Tourney win since 2011! pic.twitter.com/HRZqKRql5G

— St. John's BBall (@StJohnsBBall) March 9, 2017

BLOCKED, REBOUND, NO GOOD! A thrilling finish at @TheGarden as @StJohnsBBall defeats Georgetown! #BEtourney https://t.co/vCbZmJ4szL

— FS1 (@FS1) March 9, 2017

Mullin was proud of his team for having his back.