No. 12 St. John's keeps rolling with 70-64 win over No. 11 Marquette in Big East showdown

St. John's Zuby Ejiofor, right, reacts to the crowd after drawing a foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in New York.

St. John's Zuby Ejiofor, right, reacts to the crowd after drawing a foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)


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NEW YORK — Kadary Richmond had 18 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as No. 12 St. John's beat No. 11 Marquette 70-64 in their showdown for first place in the Big East. RJ Luis Jr. added 17 points and 11 rebounds for the streaking Red Storm, who have won nine straight games and 15 of 16. Chase Ross had 16 points for the Golden Eagles. Zuby Ejiofor added 13 points and 13 rebounds as St. John's improved to 15-0 at home this season before a Madison Square Garden crowd that included New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Marquette's Kam Jones scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half.

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