For the primary time this season, the St. John’s Red Storm have a victory over a ranked opponent. The No. 12 Purple Storm knocked off No. 11 Marquette on Tuesday night time at Madison Sq. Backyard.
Getting up near the highest 10 within the rankings with out knocking off a ranked staff throughout the season is kind of a formidable feat that the Purple Storm had managed to do.
Rick Pitino’s squad improved to 20-3 on the yr and moved into sole possession of first place within the Large East. St. John’s is on its first 9 sport successful streak because the 1984-85 season once they reached the Last 4.
Kadary Richmond led the best way with 18 factors, 11 rebounds, and eight assists. The double-double for Richmond was his first of the season.
Zuby Ejiofor (13 factors,13 rebounds) and RJ Luis Jr. (17 factors, 11 rebounds) additionally completed with double-doubles.
Marquette was stricken by poor three-point (32%) and free-throw (66.7%) capturing. A normally sound staff in each of these points have been bitten by one among its worst performances within the yr.
Chase Ross led the Golden Eagles in scoring with 16 factors. Kam Jones scored 15 factors, 12 of these coming within the second half.
St. John’s win units up a large convention showdown Friday night time once they journey to Gampel Pavillion and tackle No. 19 UConn Huskies.
