"St. John's Red Storm started their NCAA Tournament journey with a commanding 79-53 victory over Northern Iowa Panthers, showcasing their dominance on the boards with a 45-29 rebounding ratio."
"The Red Storm's defense was impressive, limiting Northern Iowa to just 3-for-14 from beyond the arc, while St. John's found success with 7-for-15 shooting from three-point range in the first half."
"Zuby Ejiofor, the Big East Player of the Year, played a pivotal role in the victory, finishing with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and two blocks, marking his ninth double-double of the season."
St. John's Red Storm, a No. 5 seed, defeated Northern Iowa Panthers 79-53 in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The Red Storm excelled in rebounding, achieving a 45-29 advantage. They held Northern Iowa to a poor three-point shooting performance, finishing 3-for-14. St. John's started strong with a 10-0 run and maintained momentum, scoring 47 points in the first half. Zuby Ejiofor led the team with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Oziyah Sellers contributed 11 points with three three-pointers. Northern Iowa struggled offensively throughout the game.
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