St. John's got a tough game from the visiting Cal State Northridge Matador squad tonight. But some deft shooting and a late run held off the Matadors, 76-70, tonight at Carnesecca Arena.
Marcus LoVett sat out the game with an ankle injury, but Shamorie Ponds led the charge, scoring 25 (his career-high) in the game. Bashir Ahmed added 13 and Federico Mussini added 12; Ahmed led the team with eight rebounds.
Tariq Owens also stole the show with little energy plays on defense, being long and disruptive, drawing a charge and being active on the glass and blocking four shots.