St. John's dismantles Creighton for 13th straight win as showdown with UConn awaits
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- St. John’s, led by coach Rick Pitino, delivered one of their best defensive performances in an 81-52 win over Creighton, marking their 13th straight victory and showcasing a complete team effort.
- The Red Storm held Creighton to a season-low 0.70 points per possession, forcing 18 turnovers and limiting them to 32.1 percent shooting, including an 8:45 stretch without a made field goal during a dominant 25-4 second-half run.
- Key players like Zuby Ejiofor, Bryce Hopkins, Dillon Mitchell, Dylan Darling, and Oziyah Sellers contributed significantly, with the team excelling in rebounding and points in the paint despite struggling from beyond the arc.
