RJ Luis Jr. tallied 24 points and eight rebounds, Zuby Ejiofor had 15 points and nine boards and visiting St. John's ran roughshod over Seton Hall 79-51 on Saturday night in Newark, N.J.
St. John's (16-3, 7-1 Big East) improved to 16-3 overall and 7-1 in the Big East, dominating the Pirates from start to finish. The Red Storm controlled the boards, outrebounding Seton Hall 43-30, including 15-8 on the offensive glass.
Luis Jr. and Ejiofor led the charge for St. John's, combining for 39 points and 17 rebounds. The duo was nearly unstoppable, with Luis Jr. shooting 10-15 from the field and Ejiofor adding three blocks to his impressive stat line.
Seton Hall, on the other hand, struggled to find its rhythm, shooting just 32% from the field and committing 15 turnovers. The Pirates were led by Tyrese Samuel, who scored 12 points, but it was not enough to overcome the Red Storm's balanced attack.
The win marked St. John's seventh consecutive victory and solidified its position atop the Big East standings. The Red Storm will look to continue its winning streak as it travels to face another conference opponent in its next game.
For Seton Hall, the loss was a tough pill to swallow, dropping the Pirates to 10-9 overall and 4-4 in conference play. The team will need to regroup and refocus as it looks to bounce back from the disappointing loss.
The 28-point blowout was a statement win for St. John's, showing the team's depth and talent. With Luis Jr. and Ejiofor leading the way, the Red Storm appears poised to make a deep run in the conference tournament and potentially even the NCAA Tournament.