Richmond, Smith lead the way as No. 10 St. John's pounds DePaul 82-58

St. John's forward Sadiku Ibine Ayo, left, dunks past DePaul guard David Thomas, center, and forward Troy D'Amico during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

St. John's forward Sadiku Ibine Ayo, left, dunks past DePaul guard David Thomas, center, and forward Troy D'Amico during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)


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CHICAGO — Kadary Richmond had 17 points and nine rebounds, Deivon Smith scored 18 and No. 10 St. John's matched its highest Big East win total in 26 years, beating DePaul 82-58. Sadiku Ibine Ayo scored a career-high 15. Zuby Ejiofor chipped in with 13 points and nine rebounds, helping St. John's win for the 12th time in 13 games. In their second season under Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino, the first-place Red Storm equaled their highest conference win total since the 1998-99 team went 14-4 in league play. They lead No. 16 Marquette and Creighton by 2 1/2 games. Isaiah Rivera led DePaul with 16 points.

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