JAMAICA, NY - St. John’s Red Storm stormed past Quinnipiac, winning 96-73. It was a game of two halves. In the first half, Quinnipiac led 39-35. But the second half belonged to St. John’s.

RJ Luis Jr. was the hero. He scored 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. His energy lifted the team when it mattered most. Brady Dunlap was right behind him. He scored 20 points, hitting big shots to extend the lead.

Kadary Richmond played a smart game. He had 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 points. Deivon Smith was key too, with 13 points and a team-high 10 assists. Simeon Wilcher added 14 points, keeping the pace up and exciting the crowd.

Quinnipiac started strong. Ryan Mabrey scored 17 points, and Paul Otieno added 12. They pushed hard in the first half. But St. John’s defense tightened up after the break. The Red Storm’s 10 blocks and 9 steals showed their effort.

Coach Rick Pitino looked pleased with the result. His team fought back after a shaky start. They showed heart and skill, outscoring Quinnipiac 61-34 in the second half. Fans cheered every play as St. John’s pulled away.

The Red Storm’s rebounding made a difference. They grabbed 49 boards, 17 on offense. That hustle gave them extra chances to score. Their free-throw shooting was sharp too, hitting 84.6% from the line.

This was St. John’s second win in a row. The team looks strong. Coach Pitino is building something special. Fans can’t wait to see more. St. John’s is back and ready to make noise this season.