St. John’s bashes Butler to revive NCAA Tournament hopes

St. John's University has recently defeated Butler University in a highly anticipated NCAA Tournament game held at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The final score was 82-59, with St. John's emerging victorious. This win marks a significant milestone for the Johnnies as they continue to fight for a spot in the tournament.

The game was closely contested throughout the first half, with both teams trading leads and scoring opportunities. However, in the second half, St. John's began to pull away from Butler, ultimately winning by 23 points. The Johnnies were led by their star player, Shamorie Ponds, who scored a game-high 25 points.

Butler, on the other hand, struggled to keep up with St. John's offensive prowess. They were unable to capitalize on any of their scoring opportunities and ultimately fell behind by double digits in the second half. Despite their best efforts, the Bulldogs were unable to overcome the deficit and lost the game.

This victory for St. John's is significant as they continue to fight for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. With this win, they have improved their record to 19-8 and are currently ranked 7th in the Big East Conference. They will face off against Georgetown University in their next game, which will determine their position in the conference standings and potentially their chances of making it to the tournament.