~ Sloppy start and poor shooting, but eight offensive rebounds kept the Johnnies in the game as they attempted 12 more field goals than Xavier in the half.
~ Ron Mvouika, averaging 7.9 points per game, has nine in the first half.
~ The Red Storm ended the half on 16-8 run.
~ St. John's is looking to avoid a 6th straight loss, and a third straight loss to open BIG EAST Conference play.
Xavier
~ It looked to be all Xavier early on, but the Musketeers were not able to build on an early double digit lead.