Rumble in the Garden · Mar 14, 2019
St. John’s advances against DePaul, 82-74
Wendell CruzSt. John’s innovative defense in the second half led St. John’s to a 82-74 victory.
The Red Storm did not make it easy for themselves by playing their way into the first round of the Big East tournament. However, St. John’s capitalized on the opportunity and this win over DePaul may prove to be a game that got the Red Storm back to their winning ways.
St. John’s looks to beat Marquette for a third time tomorrow at 7:00 PM back at the Garden.
In the first half, St. John’s defense was key. The Red Storm held DePaul to 38% from the field, and an abysmal 9% from three.