St. John's Defeats Seton Hall in Lopsided Victory

Kadary Richmond led St. John's to a dominant 79-51 victory over his former team, Seton Hall, in his first appearance at the Prudential Center since transferring. Richmond, who faced boos and jeers from Seton Hall fans, played a crucial role with 12 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds, demonstrating his resilience against hostile crowd reactions. St. John's defense was formidable, holding Seton Hall to a mere 4-of-30 shooting in the first half, resulting in their most lopsided win at Seton Hall since 1973. Isaiah Coleman led the Pirates with 11 points but struggled with a 1-of-13 shooting performance. The game marked a significant turnaround from last year's Seton Hall victory, highlighting St. John's successful roster rebuilding. The win positions St. John's for their first NCAA Tournament main-draw bid since 2015 and likely a spot in the upcoming AP Poll.