St. John’s Rallies to Defeat Georgetown in Gritty Big East Matchup

RJ Luis Jr. scored 19 points as St. John’s overcame a 14-point deficit to secure a 63-58 victory at Madison Square Garden.

St. John’s improved to 15-3 overall and 6-1 in Big East play, marking their best conference start since the 1998-99 season.
RJ Luis Jr., despite early shooting struggles, led St. John’s with 19 points and clinched the game with decisive free throws and a late layup.
The Red Storm used a dominant 19-2 second-half run to erase a 14-point deficit, showcasing defensive resilience and offensive urgency after halftime.
Aaron Scott contributed 14 points, nine rebounds, and three steals, while Kadary Richmond added 10 points, eight assists, and key second-half baskets.
Georgetown’s Micah Peavy led all scorers with 21 points, but the Hoyas committed 19 turnovers and struggled offensively in the second half.