"St. John's was on attack from the tipoff, scored the game's first 13 points in just a shade over three minutes, built the lead to 21 before halftime and then coasted to a 79-53 victory."
"The Storm (29-6), who have won seven straight and 20 of their last 21, will meet the winner of the late game between No. 4 Kansas and No. 13 Cal Baptist in the Round of 32 on Sunday."
"St. John's clicked like a well-oiled machine in the first half, with virtually every part of its game working. It shot 55% from the floor, was 7-for-15 on three-point attempts."
St. John's, seeded No. 5, defeated No. 12 Northern Iowa 79-53 in the NCAA Tournament's East Region first round. The Red Storm started strong, scoring the first 13 points and leading by 21 at halftime. With a record of 29-6, St. John's has won seven straight games and will face the winner of the Kansas-Cal Baptist matchup next. Key players included Zuby Ejiofor with 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Oziyah Sellers with 11 points. St. John's shot 55% from the floor and maintained a solid lead throughout the game.
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