Overview
- St. John’s led 62-52 with 7:52 left before Providence closed on a 25-9 run to win.
- Stefan Vaaks hit the go-ahead three with 1:57 remaining, added a four-point play earlier, and contributed key plays on the final possessions.
- Zuby Ejiofor matched a career high with 33 points and set a career high with 15 rebounds, including 11 on the offensive glass, but had seven turnovers and went 14-for-23 at the line.
- St. John’s fell to 9-5 (2-1 Big East) after shooting 28% from the field, 23% from three, and 65% on free throws.
- Bryce Hopkins, facing his former team, finished with nine points on 3-for-13 shooting and 10 rebounds as Providence secured its first conference win of the season.