Seton Hall achieved a stunning turnaround in their recent game, initially trailing 14-0 and then 23-2 in the second quarter against Georgetown, who was 9-1 and on a 7-game win streak before the loss. Despite the early deficit, Seton Hall rallied to win their fifth straight game, including victories over Temple, Northwestern, and Wake Forest. In another tight contest, Seton Hall was behind UConn by just four points with 11:53 to go in the first half. Bediako's defensive efforts were significant against UConn's Samson Johnson. The Pirates managed to take the lead, 27-25, during the game. UConn's Donovan Clingan, who had 8 points and 5 boards before picking up his second foul, left the game due to an injury and did not return. Seton Hall then took their largest lead of the night. In a separate matchup, St. John's led Xavier 44-36 at the half, eventually winning by a significant margin of 81-66, with Joel Soriano contributing 18 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 blocks. Xavier struggled with a field goal percentage of just 34.9 percent. Kadary Richmond's 23 points and 8 steals were a standout performance for Seton Hall.
Johnnies fans, what a way to start out Big East play! Remember to get your BIG RICK ENERGY shirts now! #SJUBB https://t.co/iDIMZIXAbL https://t.co/onKbBD6tfX
Killer performance from Kadary Richmond tonight: 23 points, 8 steals, 6 rebounds. He's the first CBB player this season to have at least 20 points and 8 steals in a game.
Rick Pitino inherited a monster in the middle at St. John’s. Senior center Joel Soriano, averaging 18 and 11, put up a ridiculous line tonight in a rout of Xavier: 18 points, 14 rebounds, 6 blocks, 5 assists. Pitino’s team will be another tough out in the Big East.
Matches the score of St. John’s last win over Xavier, on Tareq Coburn’s senior day. In all seriousness, the Johnnies starting 2-0 would be very good for the Big East. Saturday night at the Hartford Civic Center just got even bigger. #sjubb https://t.co/IZSCrn9FU2
St. John's manhandles Xavier, 81-66. Very strong showing. Xavier shot 34.9 percent from the field and was 1-of-11 from 3 in second half. Soriano with 18, 14 and 6. Monster effort. Alleyne added 15. #sjubb
FINAL: St. John's 81, Xavier 66 Very, very impressive league debut for St. John's. Best performance of the season. Five players with 10+ points. Joel Soriano leads the way with 18 points and 14 rebounds #SJUBB
Joel Soriano with back-to-back posters has put this one away. St. John's leads by 20, 79-59. Red Storm will head to Hartford to face No. 5 UConn, who trails Seton Hall by 15 (!) with 4 minutes left #SJUBB
Looks like Seton Hall is headed for a big win in Newark. Just went up 14 with four-and-a-half to play, and Spencer just picked up his fourth foul. The bigger concern is Donovan Clingan, who never came back in the game after tweaking his foot.
Donovan Clingan has been out of the game for @UConnMBB with 3 fouls since the 16:31 mark of the 2nd half h/t @bryandeno https://t.co/8lHODF1biL
I get the Clingan injury and foul trouble, but gotta give credit for @SetonHallMBB. Taking it at Huskies
Cam Spencer now has FOUR fouls. Hurley had gone to a small-ball lineup with four guards and Karaban at the five, but that changes now as Johnson checks back in. Seton Hall is shooting the rest of the way, currently up double digits with 8:14 to play, 57-46. #shbb #HALLin #UConn
You can definitely argue #UConn is on the short end of an 8-on-5. That three that went in and out when Karaban had all night to shoot it with nobody around him is also a missed opportunity going to the U12. Still early, but the Huskies trail Seton Hall with 11:22 to go, 50-42. https://t.co/GEBqgs9ww0
Seton Hall just took its largest lead of the night, but Karaban finally got going with a right wing three. #UConn needs him more now with Clingan out.
Seton Hall is up six at the U16, but the story to monitor now is Donovan Clingan after what looked to be a really badly rolled ankle, at least from where I sit. Samson Johnson is the most critical player for #UConn now. With 15:49 left: Pirates 41, Huskies 35. #shbb #HALLin
Seeing Donovan Clingan limping like that is brutal. Hopefully it's nothing serious, but man ... that dude cannot catch a break healthwise.
Donovan Clingan walked off to the locker room on his own but in obvious pain.
Donovan Clingan now has THREE fouls, and more importantly, is noticeably limping over to the bench. Hurley just came out to get him. #UConn
Clingan limping, in lot of pain, leaves game.
The biggest standout for UConn is Clingan, who had 8 points and 5 boards along with 2 assists before picking up his second foul. Pirates have done a decent job on the big guy, but him not being on the floor has made a big difference. #shbb #HALLin
St. John's with a strong first 20 minutes. Leads Xavier 44-36. Desmond Claude has 14 to lead all scorers. Ledlum has 10 for #sjubb.
Dre Davis, and one. He’ll shoot on the other side of the timeout to try to give Seton Hall a five-point lead with another 1:43 to play before the intermission. The Pirates, once down 10, now lead #UConn, 31-27. #shbb #HALLin
Seton Hall used a 15-2 run to get back in it with 7 points from Kadary Richmond Pirates now up 27-25 https://t.co/AD7FCpw65Y
Seton Hall is on an 8-2 run capped by nifty up-and-under layup from Kadary Richmond to get within 22-18 of UConn https://t.co/CVarBFi9ul
Seton Hall is staying with #UConn, although both teams’ defenses have dictated the tenor of the last few minutes. It’s a four-point game with 11:53 remaining in the opening stanza, with the Huskies ahead, 12-8. Bediako has asserted himself against Samson Johnson. #shbb #HALLin
Seton Hall was down 14-0 to start the game and 23-2 early in the 2nd quarter. Georgetown was 9-1, on a 7-game win streak with Ws this year against Temple, Northwestern, and Wake Forest. Incredible comeback. Pirates have now won 5 in a row. #shbb #HALLin https://t.co/RnzUioxYYr