The Torch · Jan 17, 2024
COVID-19 Curses St. John’s as Seton Hall Dismantles Red Storm
In 22 minutes of play, sophomore forward Zuby Ejiofor tallied 13 points, four rebounds and two assists. Torch Photo / Sara KiernanWith St. John’s on the brink of national recognition, Tuesday night’s clash with Seton Hall carried significant weight. Head coach Rick Pitino and company, fresh off a controversial heart-breaking loss at Creighton, were hungry for redemption. However, just hours before tip-off, Pitino was ruled out with COVID-19 and graduate guard Jordan Dingle was sidelined with an illness. Associate head coach Steve Masiello stepped into Pitino’s role for the evening.