Sandro Mamukelashvili had tough end to Seton Hall’s non-conference schedule, scoring just six points and getting ejected against Wagner on Tuesday night. Ike Obiagu and Jared Rhoden picked up the offensive responsibilities following Mamukelashvili’s ejection, but the Georgian forward bounced back with a career-high 32-point performance against St. John’s to lead the Pirates to a win in their Big East opener.
“I’m ecstatic with the way he played,” head coach Kevin Willard said. “We knew we were going to need him to be more of a point guard today because of the way St. John’s takes you out of your offense.