Overview
- Dylan Darling came off the bench for a season-high 17 points on 5-of-9 shooting with three 3-pointers, as reserves contributed 32 points including nine from Ruben Prey.
- St. John’s limited DePaul to 39% from the field and 28% from deep, extending a recent defensive turnaround following wins that held Ole Miss and Iona to season lows.
- Zuby Ejiofor added nine points, seven rebounds and four blocks, giving him 20 blocks over his last three games, the Big East’s first such run since 2013.
- The Red Storm improved to 7-3 overall and 1-0 in league play in their only Big East game at Carnesecca Arena, winning a fifth straight conference opener.
- Next is Kentucky in the CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta, offering a chance to strengthen NCAA metrics after an 0-3 start against ranked opponents.