The Torch · Feb 19, 2023
St. John’s Falls To Creighton Playing Without Two Suspended Guards
The Red Storm had multiple opportunities to upset No. 18 Creighton, but couldn’t capitalize in the 77-67 loss.
QUEENS, NY — The St. John’s Men’s Basketball team couldn’t overcome its first half deficit against No. 18 Creighton, falling 77-67. Playing before a sellout crowd at Carnesecca Arena, the team was without guards Andre Curbelo (coach’s decision) and Rafael Pinzon (team suspension).
The Red Storm started out playing effectively, remaining within a few possessions for most of the first half. But Creighton used seven-footer Ryan Kalkbrenner to open up the team’s perimeter shooting with ball screens, and the Bluejays knocked down eight 3-pointers in the opening period.