St. John's Secures First Place After Seton Hall Win

St. John's dominated Seton Hall with a decisive 79-51 victory, marking their fifth consecutive win and elevating them to first place in the Big East standings. Kadary Richmond, returning to face his former team, received a hostile reception from Seton Hall fans but contributed 12 points, six assists, and five rebounds. RJ Luis led St. John's with 24 points, while Zuby Ejiofor added 15 points and nine rebounds. The Red Storm established control early, with Seton Hall struggling offensively, finishing the first half with just 13.3% shooting. The win, coupled with Xavier's upset over No. 7 Marquette, solidified St. John's position in the conference and bolstered their chances of returning to the AP Top 25. Coach Rick Pitino's squad is showing strong potential for an NCAA Tournament appearance, maintaining a record of 16-3 overall and 7-1 in the Big East.