Overview
- Zuby Ejiofor delivered a career-high eight blocks with 15 points, nine rebounds and three steals to lead a defense-first victory at Madison Square Garden.
- St. John's forced 20 turnovers and held Ole Miss to 2-of-16 from three, overcoming 34% shooting, 20 turnovers and a 4-of-22 night from deep.
- Dylan Darling, back healthy, scored all seven of his points in the final four minutes and helped seal the game at the free-throw line.
- The Red Storm improved to 5-3 after a 1-2 Las Vegas trip and a drop to No. 23 in the AP poll, snapping a seven-game skid against SEC opponents.
- Pitino has emphasized lineup accountability and hinted at changes, including shifting Joson Sanon to a bench role, as St. John's turns next to Iona at MSG.