"Zuby Ejiofor scored 21 points and withstood foul trouble as No. 18 St John's clinched at least a share of the Big East regular-season title and the top seed in the conference tournament by outlasting Seton Hall in a physical 72-65 victory Friday night in Newark, N.J."
"Ejiofor scored 12 points in the second half and made 8 of 12 field goals along with 5 of 6 free throws. Bryce Hopkins and Oziyah Sellers added 11 apiece as the Red Storm shot 65.2% in the second half and 50% overall."
"The Red Storm (25-6, 18-2 Big East) clinched at least a share of the regular season title for the second straight season and in consecutive seasons for the second time in program history."
No. 18 St. John's defeated Seton Hall 72-65 to secure at least a share of the Big East regular-season title and the top seed in the conference tournament. Zuby Ejiofor led the Red Storm with 21 points, shooting 8 of 12 from the field while managing foul trouble. Bryce Hopkins and Oziyah Sellers contributed 11 points each. St. John's shot 50% overall and 65.2% in the second half, while making 7 of 20 three-pointers. Seton Hall's Adam Clark scored 15 points, but the Pirates struggled offensively, shooting 41.1% and going 0-4 against St. John's and UConn this season. St. John's improved to 25-6 overall and 18-2 in Big East play, clinching the regular-season title for the second consecutive season.
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