ncaab Game Recap
Big East Tournament - Recap - St. John's Defeats Creighton 82-66
Creighton was victimized for 29 points and 10 rebounds by RJ Luis Jr. as St. John's defeated them 82-66 in NCAA action on Saturday.
St. John's got 20 points from Zuby Ejiofor and another 12 points from Kadary Richmond. Deivon Smith contributed 4 assists, while Kadary Richmond cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Creighton got 15 points from Ryan Kalkbrenner in a losing cause and another 14 points from Jackson McAndrew. Steven Ashworth contributed 7 assists for them, while Jamiya Neal had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Creighton were victorious, as the score was 28-26 at the break.
St. John's had a 35-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.