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No. 13 St. John’s Blows Open Tight Game With 27-2 Second-Half Surge to Beat William & Mary, 93-60

Pitino elevated Dylan Darling to the starting lineup to reframe the backcourt identity.

Overview

  • St. John’s led just 39-34 at halftime before a 27-2 burst pushed the margin to 66-36 with 13:28 remaining.
  • Five reached double figures: Bryce Hopkins and Joson Sanon 15 each, Dylan Darling and Oziyah Sellers 13, Zuby Ejiofor 11.
  • Darling returned from a minor calf injury for his first start, contributing four steals, three assists and steady ballhandling.
  • The Red Storm offset 6-for-28 perimeter shooting with 54 points in the paint, 25 layups or dunks and 24 fast-break points.
  • William & Mary opened with timely threes but finished with 24 turnovers and 38% shooting; St. John’s hosts Bucknell on Thursday.