No. 9 St. John’s Extends Big East Lead With Statement Win Over No. 24 Creighton
The St. John’s Red Storm (22-4, 13-2 Big East) took a commanding two-game lead in the Big East Conference after a crucial 79-73 win over No. 24 Creighton on Sunday in New York.
How St. John’s Got It Done
The game-changing moment came in the second half when Zuby Ejiofor and Kadary Richmond combined for 10 unanswered points, helping the Red Storm avert a season sweep after their one-point loss to Creighton on Dec. 31.
Key performers for St. John’s:
- RJ Luis Jr. – 23 points, 14 rebounds (double-double)
- Kadary Richmond – 19 points, 10 rebounds (double-double)
- Zuby Ejiofor – 18 points, 9 rebounds
Despite shooting just 33.3% from deep (6-of-18) and a shaky 58.6% from the free-throw line (17-of-29), the Red Storm dominated the second half defensively, holding Creighton to 35.3% shooting (12-of-34).
Creighton led by 10 points in the first half but suffered a seven-minute scoring drought, missing 11 straight shots in the second half.
The Bluejays’ bright spot:
- Steven Ashworth – 23 points, 11 assists
With the victory, St. John’s now has full control of the Big East standings as the conference tournament approaches.
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Wichita State Stuns No. 14 Memphis in Overtime Thriller
Wichita State (15-10, 5-7 AAC) shocked No. 14 Memphis (21-5, 11-2 AAC) in an 84-79 overtime upset, snapping the Tigers’ eight-game winning streak.
Big Performances for Wichita State
- Corey Washington – 18 points, 15 assists
- Quincy Ballard – 19 points
- Bijan Cortes – 13 points
Memphis, which led for most of the game, saw its defense collapse late, allowing the Shockers to take control in overtime.
Key Memphis performances
- Tyrese Hunter – 24 points
- PJ Haggerty – 15 points
The loss keeps Memphis atop the AAC standings, but the Tigers must bounce back quickly with March Madness looming.
No. 20 Michigan Outlasts Ohio State for Sixth Straight Win
Michigan (20-5, 12-2 Big Ten) continued its dominant conference run, securing a hard-fought 86-83 victory over rival Ohio State (15-11, 7-8 Big Ten) in Columbus.
Key Players for Michigan
- Vladislav Goldin – 20 points, 10 rebounds
- Danny Wolf – 17 points, 11 rebounds (15 second-half points)
Michigan remains atop the Big Ten standings, one game ahead of Michigan State.
Ohio State’s standout performers included:
- Devin Royal – 26 points
- Bruce Thornton – 17 points
The Buckeyes missed an opportunity for a signature win, but they remain on the NCAA Tournament bubble heading into the season’s final stretch.
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No. 25 Maryland Dominates Iowa With Second-Half Surge
Maryland (20-6, 10-5 Big Ten) overwhelmed Iowa (14-11, 5-9 Big Ten) in a 101-75 rout behind a dominant second-half performance.
Terrapins’ Top Performers
- Ja’Kobi Gillespie – 26 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds
- Derik Queen – 18 points, 13 rebounds (third straight double-double)
Maryland shot 58.2% from the field and outrebounded Iowa 40-28, taking control in the second half.
Iowa’s top efforts:
- Pryce Sandfort – 15 points
- Payton Sandfort – 14 points, 10 rebounds
The Hawkeyes led at halftime, but Maryland’s defense tightened up, fueling a dominant 26-point second half that all but sealed the win.
What’s Next?
- St. John’s controls its Big East destiny but faces tough competition down the stretch.
- Memphis must recover quickly to maintain its grip on the AAC lead.
- Michigan & Maryland continue to strengthen their Big Ten resumes, while Ohio State & Iowa fight to stay in tournament contention.
With March Madness right around the corner, every game is becoming a must-win for teams battling for positioning!
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