The Torch · Dec 7, 2024
Ejiofor’s Dominant 28 Points Powers St. John’s Past Kansas State
A second-half surge helped move the Red Storm to 7-2.
Zuby Ejiofor warms up in a Lou Carnesecca-inspired shooting shirt. Torch Photo / James WilliamsA day after St. John’s University’s honored the late Lou Carnesecca, the program he guided for 24 seasons secured its biggest win this year.
Facing Kansas State as part of the annual Big East-Big 12 Battle, the Red Storm relied on a career performance from its co-captain to earn an 88-71 victory in a packed Carnesecca Arena.
“I told the guys, St. John’s ruled the world on the East Coast in the 60s, the 70s, [and] 80s,” Head Coach Rick Pitino said, having laid his custom Carnesecca-inspired sweater at mid-court following the win.