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

"Zuby Ejiofor totaled 16 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists for his first career triple-double as No. 15 St. John's relentlessly defended and overwhelmed Villanova from the outset and rolled to an 89-57 victory Saturday night in New York."

"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. Ejiofor joined David Cain and Ron Artest along with Richmond as the only players with a triple-double in program history."

"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."

St. John's Red Storm defeated Villanova 89-57 in a dominant performance at Madison Square Garden. Zuby Ejiofor achieved his first career triple-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, becoming the fourth player in school history to accomplish this feat. Ian Jackson contributed 19 points and five steals off the bench, while Oziyah Sellers added 14 points. St. John's shot 57.6% in the first half and finished at 52.5% overall, with relentless defense overwhelming Villanova from the start. The victory marked St. John's most lopsided win over Villanova in program history and improved their record to 23-6 in the Big East, keeping them a half-game behind UConn for first place.

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