St. John's Red Storm achieved a significant milestone, securing their first NCAA Tournament victory since 2000 by defeating No. 15 Omaha 83-53. The team, known for strong second halves, outscored their opponents 50-25 after a sluggish start. RJ Luis Jr., named Big East Player of the Year, contributed massively with 22 points, 13 of which came in the second half. Coach Rick Pitino's adjustments helped the team dominate defensively and in rebounding, overturning their early disadvantage. St. John's effective three-point shooting further solidified their victory, making them a formidable contender in the tournament.
RJ Luis Jr. flipped a switch in the second half, pouring in 13 of his 22 total points in the frame, showcasing his ability to dominate when it matters most.
The Red Storm outscored Omaha 50-25 in the second half, continuing their now-common late-game surges that have led them to victory in crucial matchups.
Coach Rick Pitino made adjustments that allowed St. John's to reclaim control, outrebounding Omaha 28-17 in the second half after being out-rebounded initially.
St. John's transformed their shooting performance, going 37.8% from behind the arc while limiting Omaha to just 13.9% on five-of-36 shooting, showcasing their defensive prowess.
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