Zuby Ejiofor scored a career-high 33 factors, a St. John’s file within the Large East Event, and the sixth-ranked Pink Storm pulled away from No. 25 Marquette 79-63 on Friday evening to succeed in the convention championship recreation for the primary time in 25 years.
Large East Participant of the 12 months RJ Luis Jr. added 13 factors and Ejiofor grabbed 9 rebounds because the top-seeded Pink Storm (29-4) worn out an early 15-point deficit. They superior to play second-seeded Creighton or No. 3 seed UConn on Saturday evening at Madison Sq. Backyard.
Kadary Richmond had 12 factors, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for St. John’s, which has gained eight straight — and 18 of 19 because the new 12 months. In this system’s second season underneath 72-year-old Corridor of Fame coach Rick Pitino, the Johnnies are one win from their fourth Large East Event title and first since 2000.
Kam Jones had 24 factors for the fifth-seeded Golden Eagles (23-10), who misplaced all three matchups with the Pink Storm this season and fell to 1-6 towards them on the Large East Event.
The Large East Event championship recreation is Saturday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. Jap at Madison Sq. Backyard.
The sport might be broadcast on FOX.
