St. John’s Bounces Back With Dominant Win Over Virginia After Crushing Baylor Loss

The Red Storm rebounded from a heartbreaking double-overtime defeat to defeat Virginia 80-55 in the Baha Mar Championship consolation game.

• No. 22 St. John’s responded to their 99-98 double-overtime loss to No. 13 Baylor with an emphatic 80-55 victory over Virginia in the Bahamas.
• RJ Luis Jr. led St. John’s with 18 points, including nine during a decisive 16-0 first-half run that established a commanding lead.
• The Red Storm showcased resilience, excelling in transition and dominating the paint 38-12, while limiting turnovers to just seven.
• Baylor’s buzzer-beating win over St. John’s was marred by controversy over clock management and a disputed officiating decision late in the game.
• Virginia suffered its second consecutive lopsided loss, struggling offensively with turnovers and poor shooting, and failing to contain St. John’s balanced attack.

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