St. John’s Dominates Seton Hall to Secure First Place in Big East

RJ Luis Jr. led the Red Storm to a commanding 79-51 victory as Rick Pitino’s squad extended their winning streak to five games.

St. John’s overwhelmed Seton Hall with a 39-16 first-half lead, propelled by suffocating defense that held the Pirates to 13% shooting in the opening period.
RJ Luis Jr. delivered a standout performance with 24 points, including four three-pointers, and eight rebounds to lead the Red Storm offense.
Kadary Richmond, returning to face his former team, contributed 12 points, six assists, and five rebounds despite relentless boos from Seton Hall fans early on.
Zuby Ejiofor added 15 points and nine rebounds, while Deivon Smith returned from a shoulder injury to provide limited but valuable minutes off the bench.
The victory, combined with Xavier’s upset of Marquette, moved St. John’s into sole possession of first place in the Big East standings, with a potential AP Top 25 ranking anticipated next week.