St. John's Defeats No. 11 Marquette 70-64

In a thrilling match at Madison Square Garden, No. 12 St. John's secured a 70-64 victory over No. 11 Marquette, solidifying their position atop the Big East standings. The game featured intense back-and-forth action, with Marquette leading at halftime 31-30, but struggling in the second half as St. John's tightened its defense, holding the Golden Eagles to just 29% shooting. Kadary Richmond led the Red Storm with 18 points, supported by R.J. Luis's standout performance of 17 points and 11 rebounds. Despite shooting difficulties, St. John's capitalized on free throws late in the game, finishing strong to clinch the win. Coach Rick Pitino praised his team for their resilience and defensive adjustments, highlighting the significance of this victory against a historically strong Marquette team. The win has propelled St. John's into the spotlight as a serious contender in college basketball this season.