"Zuby Ejiofor scored 20 points as top-seeded St. John's took control in the second half and fended off a late comeback attempt in its 78-68 victory over fourth-seeded Seton Hall on Friday in the Big East tournament semifinals. The 13th-ranked Red Storm (27-6) advanced to Saturday's title game and will face second-seed UConn or 11th-seeded Georgetown."
"Ejiofor finished 8-of-14 shooting after scoring 21 in Thursday's 13-point win over Providence. He had a pair of dunks along with four layups for his fourth straight 20-point showing and 11th overall. Reserve Joson Sanon added 15 and hit three 3-pointers as the Red Storm beat Seton Hall for the sixth straight time."
"The Red Storm shot 52.1% from the field and made 24 of 30 free-throw attempts (80%). St. John's operated mostly inside the paint as it tied a season low by attempting 12 3-pointers. The Pirates trailed by 19 twice in the second half and cut the lead to six before St. John's secured the win."
St. John's, the 13th-ranked top seed, defeated fourth-seeded Seton Hall 78-68 in the Big East tournament semifinals. Zuby Ejiofor led the Red Storm with 20 points on efficient 8-of-14 shooting, marking his fourth consecutive 20-point performance. Joson Sanon contributed 15 points with three 3-pointers, while Dillon Mitchell added 13 points with six rebounds and five assists. St. John's shot 52.1% from the field and made 80% of free throws. The Red Storm controlled the second half and withstood a late Seton Hall comeback attempt. St. John's advanced to Saturday's championship game against either UConn or Georgetown. Seton Hall, swept in all three matchups by St. John's this season, awaits the NCAA Tournament selection show as a potential at-large team.
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