Latest Saint John's News

Father's Day: Rick Pitino wins latest coaching matchup against son as No. 22 St. John's tops UNM

Nov. 17, 2024 17:55 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — With the outcome already decided in the waning seconds, St. John's students couldn't resist. “Who's your daddy? Who’s your daddy?” came the chant in a crowd of 12,310 at Madison Square Garden. Father was best in this family affair. ...

No. 22 St. John's beats Wagner 66-45 for 1st win as a ranked team in nearly 10 years

Nov. 14, 2024 00:42 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Deivon Smith drained a 3-pointer midway through the second half to start an 18-0 spurt that propelled No. 22 St. John's past Wagner 66-45 on Wednesday night for its first victory as a ranked team in almost 10 years. RJ Luis Jr. had 13 points, Aaron Scott scored 11...

Back in Top 25 spotlight, No. 22 St. John's puts away Wagner to set up Pitino father-son showdown

Nov. 14, 2024 00:28 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — In their return to the national rankings, Rick Pitino and his St. John's team didn't exactly look ready for prime time. Not to start, at least. The finish was pretty encouraging. Deivon Smith drained a 3-pointer midway through the second half to spark...

St. John's, Pitino begin life as a ranked team as part of the week's AP Top 25 national schedule

Nov. 12, 2024 05:52 AM EST

St. John's hasn't played with a national ranking in in nearly six years. It's been even longer for Hall of Famer Rick Pitino to coach a team highlighted in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll. That changes this week with the 22nd-ranked Red Storm returning to the poll,...

Kansas stays No. 1 in AP Top 25 basketball poll, Gonzaga, Auburn crack top 5, St. John's returns

Nov. 11, 2024 13:17 PM EST

Kansas remained atop the first Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll of the regular season after winning a matchup of basketball bluebloods, while Gonzaga and Auburn cracked the top five after impressive opening-week wins and St. John's led by Rick Pitino joined the rankings. ...

St. John's Red Storm welcome the Quinnipiac Bobcats on Saturday

Nov. 09, 2024 03:50 AM EST

Quinnipiac Bobcats (1-1) at St. John's Red Storm (1-0) New York; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Storm -22.5; over/under is 157 BOTTOM LINE: St. John's hosts Quinnipiac. St. John's finished 12-4 at home a season ago while...

St. John's Red Storm to host Quinnipiac Bobcats Saturday

Nov. 08, 2024 03:36 AM EST

Quinnipiac Bobcats (1-1) at St. John's Red Storm (1-0) New York; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: St. John's hosts Quinnipiac. St. John's went 20-13 overall with a 12-4 record at home during the 2023-24 season. The Red Storm shot 45.3% from the field...

Fortis: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Nov. 05, 2024 06:36 AM EST

ST. JOHN`S, Newfoundland (AP) — ST. JOHN`S, Newfoundland (AP) — Fortis Inc. (FTS) on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings of $307.9 million. The St. john`S, Newfoundland-based company said it had net income of 62 cents per share. The results surpassed Wall...

Wilcher's 17 help St. John's knock off Fordham 92-60

Nov. 04, 2024 21:40 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Simeon Wilcher had 17 points in St. John's 92-60 win over Fordham on Monday night. Wilcher finished 7 of 9 from the field for the Red Storm. Kadary Richmond scored 16 points and added nine rebounds and five assists. Aaron Scott had 12 points and shot 5 for 8,...

St. John's looks to end NCAA Tournament drought in 2nd season under Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino

Oct. 24, 2024 08:34 AM EDT

St. John's (20-13, 11-9 Big East) A strong finish in Rick Pitino's debut season wasn't enough to earn an NCAA Tournament invite last March, as the Red Storm were snubbed on Selection Sunday along with several other Big East schools. But the once-powerful program took significant...