There should be one thing within the water in Queens as a result of the St. John’s Red Storm simply proceed to roll regardless of the impediment.
Wednesday night time the Rick Pitino-led crew overcame a 16-point deficit to take Large East rival Xavier to additional time and ultimately emerged victorious, 79-71.
St. John’s comeback is all of the extra spectacular contemplating the team converted just one three-pointer the complete recreation (8.3%).
“The Johnnies,” as they’re additionally recognized, have received six straight video games and 12 of their final 13 contests performed, extending their standings lead within the convention to 8-1 (17-3 total).
It is this system’s best start to a year for the reason that 1989-90 season and its greatest in Large East play since 1998-99.
St. John’s was chosen to complete fifth within the conference’s preseason poll however has defied these expectations. The crew completed fifth in 2023-24 at 20-13, lacking out on the NCAA event.
Xavier’s three-game profitable streak was snapped by its huge blown lead at Madison Sq. Backyard and its fortunes might not flip round any time quickly with No. 19 UConn on deck Jan. 25.
The Pink Storm have two powerful upcoming video games in opposition to Georgetown (Jan. 28) and Windfall (Feb. 1) earlier than huge tilts with ranked foes No. 10 Marquette (Feb. 4) and No. 19 UConn (Feb. 7). Management of the Large East will possible be on the road for each matchups.
