Zuby Ejiofor led St. John’s with 19 factors, together with the game-winning soar shot with one second left, and the Red Storm knocked off Providence, 72-70, on Friday evening.
Ejiofor additionally contributed 10 rebounds for the Red Storm (10-2, 2-0 Big East Conference). Deivon Smith scored 17 factors, going 8 of 15 from the sphere. RJ Luis shot 5 of 13 (0 of 4 from 3-point vary) and 6 of 11 from the free throw line to complete with 16 factors.
Bensley Joseph led the Friars (7-6, 1-1) in scoring, ending with 17 factors and eight rebounds. Jayden Pierre added 16 factors for Providence. Wesley Cardet Jr. additionally had 10 factors.
Kadary Richmond scored eight factors within the first half and St. John’s went into halftime trailing 42-29. Ejiofor scored 12 factors within the second half, together with the game-winning shot.
St. John’s subsequent recreation can be in opposition to Delaware at residence on Saturday, whereas Providence hosts Marquette on Tuesday.
Associated Press reporting.
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