There should be one thing within the water in Queens as a result of the St. John’s Red Storm simply proceed to roll regardless of the impediment.
Wednesday evening the Rick Pitino-led staff overcame a 16-point deficit to take Massive East rival Xavier to extra time and finally emerged victorious, 79-71.
St. John’s comeback is all of the extra spectacular contemplating the team converted just one three-pointer all the recreation (8.3%).
“The Johnnies,” as they’re additionally identified, have gained six straight video games and 12 of their final 13 contests performed, extending their standings lead within the convention to 8-1 (17-3 total).
It is this system’s best start to a year because the 1989-90 season and its finest in Massive East play since 1998-99.
St. John’s was chosen to complete fifth within the conference’s preseason poll however has defied these expectations. The staff completed fifth in 2023-24 at 20-13, lacking out on the NCAA match.
Xavier’s three-game profitable streak was snapped by its large blown lead at Madison Sq. Backyard and its fortunes might not flip round any time quickly with No. 19 UConn on deck Jan. 25.
The Crimson Storm have two powerful upcoming video games towards Georgetown (Jan. 28) and Windfall (Feb. 1) earlier than large tilts with ranked foes No. 10 Marquette (Feb. 4) and No. 19 UConn (Feb. 7). Management of the Massive East will probably be on the road for each matchups.
