On January 14, 2025, at Madison Square Garden, the St. John’s Red Storm overcame a 15-point deficit to secure a 63-58 victory over the Georgetown Hoyas, marking their fourth consecutive win.
Key Performances:
• St. John’s:
• RJ Luis Jr.: Led the team with 19 points, including crucial free throws that broke a tie late in the second half.
• Aaron Scott: Contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, playing a pivotal role in the comeback.
• Kadary Richmond: Added 10 points and 8 assists, facilitating the offense effectively.
• Georgetown:
• Micah Peavy: Led all scorers with 21 points, showcasing a strong offensive performance.
• Thomas Sorber: Secured 10 rebounds but was limited to 5 points before exiting early due to injury.
Game Highlights:
St. John’s struggled offensively in the first half, shooting only 34.8% from the field and trailing by 14 points. However, a resilient second-half performance, highlighted by a 17-2 run, allowed them to overturn the deficit. Their defense tightened, limiting Georgetown to 32.1% shooting in the second half. RJ Luis Jr.’s decisive free throws at the 6:16 mark and a subsequent layup were instrumental in sealing the victory.
Team Statistics:
• St. John’s:
• Field Goal Percentage: 34.8%
• Three-Point Percentage: 33%
• Free Throw Percentage: 64%
• Rebounds: 30
• Assists: 13
• Georgetown:
• Field Goal Percentage: 41%
• Three-Point Percentage: 21%
• Free Throw Percentage: 70%
• Rebounds: 39
• Assists: 9
Quotes:
• St. John’s Head Coach Rick Pitino: “Our guys showed tremendous heart and resilience tonight. Overcoming a double-digit deficit against a tough Georgetown team speaks volumes about their character.”
• Georgetown Head Coach Ed Cooley: “We had control in the first half but failed to execute down the stretch. Credit to St. John’s for their relentless effort.”
This victory improved St. John’s to 6-1 in Big East play, their best start since the 1998-99 season, and they have now won 10 of their past 11 games.
