St. John's Defeats Utah 91-82 in Charleston Classic
Impressive Teamwork and Defense Lead St. John's to Victory Despite Utah's Strong Second Half Start
- St. John's defeated Utah 91-82 in the third-place game of the Charleston Classic, with Daniss Jenkins scoring 19 points and Jordan Dingle contributing 18 points.
- St. John's showcased impressive defense and teamwork, with five players reaching double figures and a 16-5 run late in the second half securing their victory.
- Despite a strong start from Utah in the second half, St. John's managed to regain momentum and maintain their lead.
- Joel Soriano provided 12 points and 15 rebounds, while Chris Ledlum added 15 points and nine rebounds for St. John's.
- Branden Carlson was the top scorer for Utah with 22 points and eight rebounds, but the team lost its second game in a row.