St. John's Edges Georgetown 63-58 in Thriller

St. John's secured a hard-fought 63-58 victory against Georgetown at Madison Square Garden, overcoming a sluggish start and a 14-point deficit in both halves. RJ Luis led the Red Storm with 19 points, while Aaron Scott contributed 14 points and nine rebounds. Despite missing starting point guard Deivon Smith, the team rallied in the second half, showcasing resilience and strong defensive efforts to limit Georgetown's scoring. The win marked St. John's best start in Big East play since the 1998-99 season, improving their record to 6-1 in the conference. Micah Peavy was the standout for Georgetown, scoring 21 points, but the Hoyas struggled with shooting accuracy and rebounding. The victory continues St. John's momentum, as they have now won 10 of their last 11 games.