Villanova Upsets No. 9 St. John’s with Late 3-Pointer

Tyler Perkins' decisive three-point shot ends St. John’s 10-game win streak and secures Villanova’s third straight victory.

Villanova's Tyler Perkins hit a game-winning three-pointer with 8.7 seconds left to secure a 73-71 victory over St. John’s.
The win marked Villanova's third consecutive victory and their third win over a ranked opponent this season at Finneran Pavilion.
Wooga Poplar led Villanova with 22 points, while Eric Dixon added 17, including two critical three-pointers late in the game.
St. John’s, previously on a 10-game winning streak, struggled defensively and missed a potential game-winning three-pointer in the final seconds.
The loss drops St. John’s to 21-4 overall and 12-2 in the Big East, while Villanova improves to 15-10 and 8-6 in conference play.