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Ejiofor Powers St. John’s Past Georgetown 95-83 to Open Big East at 2-0

The victory offers momentum with rebounding and point-guard questions unresolved entering conference play.

Overview

  • Zuby Ejiofor posted 25 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as St. John’s won 95-83 at Georgetown on New Year’s Eve.
  • St. John’s hit a season-high 15 three-pointers on 27 attempts, with Oziyah Sellers and Ian Jackson combining for eight makes from deep.
  • The Red Storm led 52-47 at halftime after a 21-9 closing run and never trailed again, improving to 9-4 overall and 2-0 in the Big East.
  • The win pushed St. John’s winning streak over Georgetown to 10 straight, with five Red Storm players scoring in double figures.
  • Despite the surge, coverage highlights ongoing issues securing defensive rebounds and an unsettled lead-guard role, which Rick Pitino has publicly acknowledged, with Providence up next at home on Saturday.