There should be one thing within the water in Queens as a result of the St. John’s Red Storm simply proceed to roll irrespective of the impediment.
Wednesday evening the Rick Pitino-led group overcame a 16-point deficit to take Massive East rival Xavier to additional time and ultimately emerged victorious, 79-71.
St. John’s comeback is all of the extra spectacular contemplating the team converted just one three-pointer the complete sport (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 greatest 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 group completed fifth in 2023-24 at 20-13, lacking out on the NCAA match.
Xavier’s three-game successful 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 in opposition to 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.
