ncaab Game Recap
Providence Friars vs St. John's Red Storm Wrap - St. John's Wins 68-66
St. John's got 24 points from Kadary Richmond as they ran past Providence 68-66 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden.
St. John's did not, however, defeat Providence against the spread, which closed at -13.0 at most sportsbooks.
RJ Luis Jr. had 19 points for St. John's and Zuby Ejiofor chipped in with 13 points. Kadary Richmond had 8 assists for them, while Kadary Richmond was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Providence got a 27-point performance from Jabri Abdur-Rahim, who was supported by 11 points from Jayden Pierre. Bensley Joseph had 7 assists in a losing cause for Providence, while Bensley Joseph grabbed 12 rebounds.
St. John's was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Providence won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-28.
St. John's heads into a battle against Marquette. Providence, meanwhile, will have their next action against Creighton.