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St. John’s basketball gets much needed comeback victory over Butler

St. John's basketball (Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports)

The St. John’s basketball program got a much needed victory over Butler on Saturday afternoon.

After a two and a half week break, the St. John’s basketball program was finally back on the floor at Carnesecca Arena for a matinee with the Butler Bulldogs (0-6, 0-5 Big East).

The Red Storm (4-5, 1-3 Big East) had been sidelined following their holiday break with COVID-19 issues within its program had last played on December 22 against St. Bonaventure.

Following a sluggish start, St. John’s found themselves in a 14-point hole, 40-26, with 6:30 to go in the third quarter.