St. John's Defeats Delaware 97-76 in Basketball

St. John's basketball team secured their sixth consecutive victory with a dominant 97-76 win over Delaware, led by Deivon Smith's impressive performance of 20 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists. Despite the win, the Red Storm have yet to achieve a signature victory this season, suffering losses to projected tournament teams Baylor and Georgia. They now stand at 11-2 as they prepare to enter a tougher schedule, including games against Creighton and Butler. The team demonstrated a well-rounded offense, shooting 60.9% overall and making 8 of 12 from three-point range, while also showcasing strong rebounding with a plus-11 margin. Delaware's John Camden excelled for the Blue Hens, scoring 35 points, but the rest of the team struggled, making just 1 of 13 from beyond the arc. As St. John's approaches the New Year, they aim for their first tournament appearance since 2015.