The thrill of St. John’s overtime win over the Hoyas is gone, as the Johnnies have gone 1-3 since that lovely afternoon of Shamorie Ponds explosiveness.
The Johnnies, losers of two straight, need to recapture the magic to get back on track. But that magic also saw the Red Storm give up penetration to the Hoya guards, allow 85 points in regulation, and struggle to stop the Hoyas inside.
All the same issues loom large at home. With a week off, have the Johnnies nursed any ailments? Have they crafted a plan to make this game a more comfortable outcome?