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St. John’s survives Providence after bench-clearing brawl and 20-minute delay
sports20 days ago

St. John’s survives Providence after bench-clearing brawl and 20-minute delay

Six players were ejected and the game was delayed about 20 minutes after a benches-clearing fight when Providence’s Duncan Powell fouled Bryce Hopkins. Four St. John’s players—Dillon Mitchell, Ruben Prey, Sadiku Ibine Ayo, Kelvin Odih—and Providence’s Powell and Jamier Jones were ejected as St. John’s overcame a late rally to beat Providence 79-69, extending their win streak to 11; the Big East will review potential additional penalties.

St. John's Triumphs Over Kansas State with Second-Half Surge
sports1 year ago

St. John's Triumphs Over Kansas State with Second-Half Surge

St. John's University honored the late Lou Carnesecca with a commanding 88-71 victory over Kansas State in the Big East-Big 12 Battle. After trailing by 10 points in the first half, the Red Storm surged in the second half, led by Zuby Ejiofor's 28 points and 13 rebounds. Coach Rick Pitino, wearing a sweater in tribute to Carnesecca, guided the team to a spirited performance, marked by strong defense and effective ball movement, to secure the win at Carnesecca Arena.

St. John's Dominates Virginia 80-55 After Double OT Setback
sports1 year ago

St. John's Dominates Virginia 80-55 After Double OT Setback

St. John's University showcased resilience by defeating Virginia 80-55 in the Baha Mar Hoops Championship consolation game, following a heartbreaking double-overtime loss to Baylor. Coach Rick Pitino praised the team's performance, highlighting their strong offensive and defensive play. RJ Luis led with 18 points, while Deivon Smith nearly achieved a triple-double. The team excelled in the paint and from beyond the arc, demonstrating mental and physical toughness despite the previous day's exhausting game.

Baylor's Roach Sinks St. John's with Double OT Buzzer-Beater
sports1 year ago

Baylor's Roach Sinks St. John's with Double OT Buzzer-Beater

St. John's suffered a heartbreaking 99-98 double-overtime loss to Baylor in the Baha Mar Hoops Championship, despite leading by 18 points in the first half and five points in the final seconds of the second overtime. Missed free throws and a buzzer-beating 3-pointer by Baylor's Jeremy Roach sealed the defeat. St. John's coach Rick Pitino criticized the officiating, particularly the use of instant replay, which he felt iced his free-throw shooter. The loss was a missed opportunity for a significant win against a top-ranked team.