Four minutes remained during last night’s Xavier-St. John’s game, and for the first time, the upset the Red Storm had threatened to engineer was ready to become reality. The Musketeers, ranked tenth-nationally, had teetered throughout the Big East tilt, a combination of sloppy ball-handling, interior malaise, and plain being outworked by the Johnnies. Up one, Chris Mullin’s squad looked poised for its second upset of the season. Continue reading “Xavier 74, St. John’s 66: Three Thoughts”
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Ron Mvouika Leads St. John’s With Paris On His Mind
For St. John’s graduate transfer Ron Mvouika, last weekend’s tragedy in Paris hit home. Continue reading “Ron Mvouika Leads St. John’s With Paris On His Mind”
Three Red Storm Thoughts: St. John’s 75, UMBC 53
St. John’s found its way to get to 2-0 in the Chris Mullin era, blistering by UMBC in the second half to cruise to a 75-53 win at Carnesecca Arena on Monday night. Continue reading “Three Red Storm Thoughts: St. John’s 75, UMBC 53”