Creighton (MSG), Sun., Feb. 16, 3p, FS-1
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All he has to do is play to a 0 +/- and he’s doing great.
He played just shy of 10 minutes and was +6 as our 10th man entering the season. I’ll sign for that every game. More importantly, Pitino will.
Silly Donovan
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Big big win but if Pitino is going to start Wilcher over Smith, he’ll have a hard time justifying his 1 point and poor defensive play today.
Think the team has a chance for a better start with Smith in the line up.
Think the team has a chance for a better start with Smith in the line up.
That's what we do. The least fouling team gave us plenty of chances at the line today. That's crediting our defense.
Here we go
Wilcher got into foul trouble and then he was out. Never really go into the flow of the game.
St. John's Triumphs Over Creighton at Madison Square Garden
In a thrilling matchup at Madison Square Garden, the No. 9 St. John's Red Storm secured a significant 79-73 victory over the No. 24 Creighton Bluejays. This win not only bolsters St. John's overall record to 22-4 but also strengthens their position atop the Big East standings with a 13-2 conference mark.
Key Performances:
RJ Luis Jr.: Leading the charge, Luis Jr. delivered an impressive double-double, amassing 23 points and 14 rebounds. His clutch free throws in the final minute were pivotal in sealing the win.
Zuby Ejiofor: Ejiofor contributed significantly with 18 points and nine rebounds, showcasing dominance in the paint and providing a consistent scoring option throughout the game.
Kadary Richmond: Richmond's all-around performance included 19 points and 10 rebounds, further solidifying his role as a key contributor on both ends of the floor.
Game Highlights:
The contest was a back-and-forth affair, featuring multiple lead changes and ties. Creighton initiated the game with a strong 14-4 run, but St. John's resilience was evident as they clawed back to secure a 40-39 lead at halftime.
In the second half, the Red Storm's defensive intensity increased, leading to crucial turnovers and disrupted Creighton's offensive flow. A notable moment occurred when Creighton's center, Ryan Kalkbrenner, exited the game due to injury, allowing St. John's to capitalize and extend their lead. Despite Kalkbrenner's return, the Red Storm maintained control, with Luis Jr.'s free throws ensuring the victory.
Team Statistics:
Points off Turnovers: St. John's capitalized on Creighton's mistakes, securing a 20-2 advantage in points off turnovers.
Home Court Dominance: This win enhances St. John's perfect home record to 16-0 for the season, currently the nation's longest active home winning streak
With this victory, St. John's not only solidifies their standing in the Big East but also sends a clear message about their potential as a formidable contender in the upcoming NCAA tournament. Maintaining this momentum will be crucial as they approach the final stretch of the regular season.
In a thrilling matchup at Madison Square Garden, the No. 9 St. John's Red Storm secured a significant 79-73 victory over the No. 24 Creighton Bluejays. This win not only bolsters St. John's overall record to 22-4 but also strengthens their position atop the Big East standings with a 13-2 conference mark.
Key Performances:
RJ Luis Jr.: Leading the charge, Luis Jr. delivered an impressive double-double, amassing 23 points and 14 rebounds. His clutch free throws in the final minute were pivotal in sealing the win.
Zuby Ejiofor: Ejiofor contributed significantly with 18 points and nine rebounds, showcasing dominance in the paint and providing a consistent scoring option throughout the game.
Kadary Richmond: Richmond's all-around performance included 19 points and 10 rebounds, further solidifying his role as a key contributor on both ends of the floor.
Game Highlights:
The contest was a back-and-forth affair, featuring multiple lead changes and ties. Creighton initiated the game with a strong 14-4 run, but St. John's resilience was evident as they clawed back to secure a 40-39 lead at halftime.
In the second half, the Red Storm's defensive intensity increased, leading to crucial turnovers and disrupted Creighton's offensive flow. A notable moment occurred when Creighton's center, Ryan Kalkbrenner, exited the game due to injury, allowing St. John's to capitalize and extend their lead. Despite Kalkbrenner's return, the Red Storm maintained control, with Luis Jr.'s free throws ensuring the victory.
Team Statistics:
Points off Turnovers: St. John's capitalized on Creighton's mistakes, securing a 20-2 advantage in points off turnovers.
Home Court Dominance: This win enhances St. John's perfect home record to 16-0 for the season, currently the nation's longest active home winning streak
With this victory, St. John's not only solidifies their standing in the Big East but also sends a clear message about their potential as a formidable contender in the upcoming NCAA tournament. Maintaining this momentum will be crucial as they approach the final stretch of the regular season.
MugCostanza
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Nobody sweeping us this year
L J S A
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Chronic complainers need to reach deep when unexpectedly smacked in the face by a .846 winning percentage.Here we go
Silly Donovan
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If you don’t consider Smith as a bench player, and he shouldn’t be(8points) the rest of our bench contributed 2 points. Coukd the bench be any worse offensively???
Wilcher does one thing always at the end of games to help the team win. It was the drive and pass to Scott for a layup.
If this is what you are worried about 5 minutes after a huge win, I don’t know what else to tell you.