St. John's basketball team secured a comfortable victory over Sacred Heart with a final score of 85-50. Joel Soriano was the standout player, contributing 18 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists. The team's coach, Rick Pitino, expressed satisfaction with the players' performance, particularly praising Jordan Dingle's defense. The victory propelled St. John's to a 6-2 record, with their next game against Boston College. Additionally, the team's ranking in KenPom rose to 51, marking their highest position this year.
Four postgame recaps coming to the site over the next several hours. We’ll start in Queens, where @JasonDimaio1 was as @StJohnsBBall handled business against Sacred Heart. His rapid reaction: https://t.co/AwZb0NGYn6 #sjubb https://t.co/tkJcJd7c3S
St. John's up to 51 in KenPom. Highest #sjubb has been all year, I believe.
Rick Pitino’s first move has so far been his best one. The night before his introductory press conference, the Hall of Fame convinced Joel Soriano to stick around. Soriano was dominant again on Wednesday: https://t.co/8c1UhvMzMt #sjubb
A few notes from Rick Pitino's press conference: -- Raved about Jordan Dingle's defense. -- Was happy to see his team treat game seriously and not let Sacred Heart hang around. -- RJ Luis was in a walking boot. -- Brady Dunlap was sick, but played through illness. #sjubb
Joel Soriano leads St. John’s stress-free win over Sacred Heart https://t.co/sCvIMAL7cY https://t.co/gnMzeckQVk
Head coach @RealPitino discusses @StJohnsBBall's victory with @CoachJayWright. "I'm glad you're here and not on the sidelines coaching against [me] anymore." https://t.co/DKTPax0El5
Joel Soriano led everyone in scoring (18), rebounds (13) and assists (six). #sjubb
Joel Soriano led everyone in scoring (18), rebounds (13) and assists. #sjubb
St. John's beats Sacred Heart, 85-50. They're 6-2. Boston College Sunday in Brooklyn. #sjubb
St. John's is doubling up Sacred Heart, 66-33. Drissa Traore just hit a 3. Soriano up to 18, 13 and 6. Extended garbage time on the way. #sjubb
It's 40-23 St. John's late first half. A bit sloppy early. Joel Soriano continues to excel. 12 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks. #sjubb
Same starters for St John’s. Soriano, Dingle, Jenkins, Ledlum and Taylor. #sjubb