St. John's Tops Providence with Buzzer-Beater

Zuby Ejiofor's buzzer-beater led St. John's to a thrilling 72-70 victory over Providence on December 21, 2024, marking a remarkable comeback after trailing by 16 points in the first half. Ejiofor finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds, contributing significantly to the team's second-half rally. Despite struggling with free throws and shooting just 39.7% from the field, St. John's capitalized on offensive rebounds, scoring 14 second-chance points that proved crucial in their comeback. Deivon Smith and RJ Luis also contributed with 17 and 16 points, respectively, as the Red Storm improved to 10-2 overall and 2-0 in the Big East. The victory was notable as it marked St. John's first win at Providence since 2017 and underscored their resilience and growth as a team. Coach Rick Pitino praised Ejiofor's performance, highlighting his ability to perform under pressure and lead the team to victory.