"Bryce Hopkins finished with 15 points and 13th-ranked St. John's fended off a stiff challenge from William & Mary in the opening half before dominating the final 20 minutes of its 93-60 victory Saturday night in Queens, N.Y. After dropping eight spots in this week's top 25 poll, the Red Storm (2-1) bounced back from last week's disappointing defensive showing in a 103-96 loss to Alabama one week ago and scored 19 straight points to turn a five-point halftime lead into a rout before the midway point of the second half."
"Joson Sanon also scored 15 points for the Red Storm, who shot 50% in the second half and 48% overall. Dylan Darling contributed 13 points and a game-high four steals after missing the Alabama game with a calf injury. Oziyah Sellers also finished with 13 as the Red Storm scored over 90 for the third straight time. Zuby Ejiofor was held to 11 and did not attempt his first shot until hitting a layup with about five minutes left in the opening half."
"Reese Miller scored 11 to lead the Tribe but Kyle Pulliam was held to eight points on 3-of-11 from the field. William & Mary shot 37.7%, hit 9-of-29 treys and committed 24 turnovers The Tribe answered the Red Storm's 17-9 start with an 8-2 spurt and trailed 19-17 after a layup by Chase Lowe with 11:27 remaining. The Tribe kept hanging around and forged a 26-26 tie on an open dunk by Kilian Brockhoff with 6:11 left and St. John's settled for a 39-34 lead by halftime."
St. John's defeated William & Mary 93-60, taking control in the second half after a tight opening period. Bryce Hopkins and Joson Sanon each scored 15 points, while Dylan Darling and Oziyah Sellers added 13 apiece. St. John's shot 50% in the second half and 48% overall and outscored William & Mary 29-6 in points off turnovers. William & Mary shot 37.7%, made 9 of 29 three-pointers, and committed 24 turnovers. A 19-0 St. John's run early in the second half turned a five-point halftime lead into a decisive rout.
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