"Zuby Ejiofor compiled 21 points, 10 rebounds and five assists and No. 13 St. John's sailed to an 85-72 win over Providence in the Big East tournament quarterfinals on Thursday in New York. The Big East Player of the Year, Ejiofor made 9 of 14 shots and added three blocks while three teammates finished with 14 points: Oziyah Sellers, Bryce Hopkins and Ian Jackson."
"St. John's dominated ninth-seeded Providence 51-30 on the glass, including 18-4 on offensive rebounds. Hopkins, an ex-Friar, had 13 rebounds, six on offense."
"Stefan Vaaks made all five of his 3-pointers in the second half one day after sinking eight in the Friars' win over Butler. He set the Big East tournament record for 3-pointers in a two-game span (13)."
St. John's dominated Providence in the Big East tournament quarterfinals with a decisive 85-72 victory at Madison Square Garden. Big East Player of the Year Zuby Ejiofor led the charge with 21 points on 9-of-14 shooting, 10 rebounds, and five assists, while three teammates—Oziyah Sellers, Bryce Hopkins, and Ian Jackson—each contributed 14 points. The Red Storm controlled the boards decisively, outrebounding Providence 51-30 with a commanding 18-4 advantage on offensive rebounds. Hopkins, a former Providence player, grabbed 13 rebounds including six offensive boards. St. John's established early dominance, scoring the first nine points and maintaining a double-digit lead throughout most of the game. Providence's Stefan Vaaks scored 23 points with five 3-pointers in the second half, setting a Big East tournament record for 3-pointers across a two-game span with 13 total.
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