Overview
- St. John’s defeated Marquette 86-84 in overtime with Zuby Ejiofor’s game-winning shot, marking their sixth consecutive victory.
- Kadary Richmond recorded the first St. John’s triple-double since 1999, contributing 10 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists.
- RJ Luis Jr. led the Red Storm with 28 points and 11 rebounds, solidifying his case for Big East Player of the Year.
- The win ties St. John’s program record for regular-season victories at 27 and strengthens their bid for a potential No. 2 NCAA Tournament seed.
- Marquette’s Kam Jones scored 32 points in the loss, as the Golden Eagles prepare for the Big East Tournament after a challenging finish to their season.