St. John's Secures First Win as a Ranked Team in Nearly a Decade

An 18-0 run in the second half propels No. 22 St. John's past Wagner, marking their return to the Top 25 under coach Rick Pitino.

St. John's, ranked No. 22, defeated Wagner 66-45, marking their first victory as a ranked team since 2014.
Deivon Smith sparked a crucial 18-0 run with a 3-pointer, helping St. John's pull away after a challenging first half.
RJ Luis Jr. led the Red Storm with 13 points, while Aaron Scott contributed 11 points in their third straight win.
Despite the victory, St. John's struggled with free throws, hitting only 18 of 30 attempts, and committed 14 turnovers.
Coach Rick Pitino prepares his team for a tougher schedule ahead, including a matchup against New Mexico, coached by his son Richard Pitino.