No. 13 St. John’s put on a clinic Wednesday night, absolutely blowing past Colgate with a dominant 90-59 victory. This wasn’t just a win, it was a statement, fueled by an insane 51-27 run over the final 23 1/2 minutes of the game. Ian Jackson and Keyshawn Hall each dropped 17 points, setting the tone for their third straight double-digit win and a perfect 3-0 start to the season.
Jackson and Hall Lead the Charge, With a Scare
Ian Jackson, a preseason first-team All-Big East pick, was straight-up electric, hitting 6 of 10 shots from the field, including three 3-pointers. He exploded for 11 of his 17 points in just the final 3:34 of the first half, helping the Red Storm stretch a six-point lead to a commanding 17-point cushion by halftime. Keyshawn Hall matched Jackson’s 17 points on an efficient 5 of 9 shooting. However, it wasn’t all smooth sailing for Hall, who had a minor injury scare after a hard fall on the baseline when he was fouled by Cameron Brennan with 6:45 left in the game. He got checked out, took his two free throws, then wisely left the game for good. The team’s overall shooting was solid, nailing 48.4% from the field and connecting on 12 of 30 from beyond the arc.
Red Storm’s Depth Steps Up Big
It wasn’t just the top scorers carrying the load. The Red Storm showed off some serious depth. Tounde Yessoufou followed up his 23-point performance against Iona with another strong showing, chipping in 15 points, four rebounds, and three steals. Lefteris Liotopoulos added 13 points to the board, and Ruben Prey cleaned up with 11 points and eight rebounds. And talk about making an impact, new point guard Quinn Ellis, hailing from England, dished out an impressive nine assists. This collective effort, particularly that massive 51-27 run in the back half of the game, demonstrates exactly why St. John’s is off to this hot start. Their third straight double-digit victory at Carnesecca Arena is a clear sign of early season form.
The Red Storm are rolling at 3-0, and if they keep this pace, their climb up the rankings is beginning. Every game from here on out is about proving this isn’t a fluke. Let’s see if they can keep that fire going!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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