Zuby Ejiofor (first triple-double), No. 15 St. John's wallop Villanova

"Zuby Ejiofor made 6 of 12 shots after being held to six points Wednesday and got his 10th assist on a 3 by Josan Sanon with 3:12 left. It was the fourth triple-double in school history and second straight season St. John's achieved the feat after Kadary Richmond did it last March 8 at Marquette."

"Ian Jackson came off the bench and contributed 19 and a career-high five steals to help St. John's earn its most lopsided win in school history over Villanova, eclipsing a 23-point win in January 1998. Oziyah Sellers contributed 14 as St. John's won for the 14th time in 15 games."

"The Red Storm shot 57.6% in the first half when they converted seven of their eight dunks. St. John's finished at 52.5% overall. Duke Brennan led Villanova with 12 points while Bryce Lindsay and Devin Askew added 10 apiece."

St. John's delivered a dominant performance against Villanova, winning 89-57 behind Zuby Ejiofor's first career triple-double. Ejiofor contributed 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, becoming the fourth player in program history to achieve the feat. Ian Jackson added 19 points and five steals off the bench, while Oziyah Sellers contributed 14 points. St. John's shot 57.6% in the first half and finished at 52.5% overall, with seven of eight dunks converted. The victory improved St. John's to 23-6 in the Big East, keeping them a half-game behind UConn for first place. Villanova, led by Duke Brennan's 12 points, shot poorly at 25.9% in the first half and 37% overall, also losing forward Matt Hodge to a leg injury.

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