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St. John's Secures Thrilling OT Win Over Marquette With Buzzer-Beater

The Red Storm's Zuby Ejiofor clinched an 86-84 overtime victory, capping a historic season for Rick Pitino's squad.

Mar 2, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) shoots the ball against Marquette Golden Eagles guard Kennedi Perkins (21) in the second half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. David Butler II-Imagn Images/File Photo
Zuby Ejiofor #24 of the St. John's Red Storm goes in for a layup in the second half of a college basketball game against the Seton Hall Pirates Madison Square Garden on March 1, 2025 in New York City. Ejiofor scored 17 points as St. John's won 71-61.
Mar 8, 2025; Uncasville, CT, USA; UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) drives the ball to the basket against St. John's Red Storm guard Ariana Vanderhoop (1) in the second half at Mohegan Sun Arena. David Butler II-Imagn Images
St. John’s Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor celebrates after hitting the buzzer-beater against Marquette.

Overview

  • St. John's Zuby Ejiofor hit a game-winning floater at the buzzer to defeat No. 20 Marquette in overtime, 86-84, on the road.
  • RJ Luis Jr. led the Red Storm with 28 points and 11 rebounds, while Kadary Richmond recorded the program's first triple-double since 1999 with 10 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists.
  • The victory marked St. John's sixth consecutive win and extended their record to 27-4, matching the program's best regular-season record set in 1985-86.
  • Rick Pitino's team has already clinched the Big East regular-season title and the No. 1 seed in the upcoming conference tournament at Madison Square Garden.
  • Marquette's Kam Jones scored 32 points in the loss, as the Golden Eagles struggled offensively late and fell to 4-6 in their last 10 games.