Zuby Ejiofor finished with 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, becoming the fourth player in St. John's history to record a triple‑double. The Red Storm surged to a 30‑point first‑half lead and finished with an 89‑57 victory over Villanova at Madison Square Garden.
The win snapped a 72‑40 loss to UConn and ended a 13‑game winning streak. Coach Rick Pitino celebrated the comeback while the team embraced the annual “White Out” theme.