St. John’s holds on against Georgetown, 86-80

Federico Mussini scored 11 of his 16 points during a 17-0 St. John's first half run. (Photo Credit: RedStormSports.com)If Saturday’s St. John’s-Georgetown battle at Madison Square Garden was a preview of a future Big East Tournament matchup, we could be gearing up to add another chapter in this historical rivalry.

The Red Storm and Hoyas, who came into the afternoon in eighth and nine place in the conference, respectively, put together a surprisingly entertaining game. And after an alternating pair of 17-0 first half runs, a plethora of turnovers and a near epic collapse in the closing minutes, the Johnnies prevailed for an 86-80 win.

But if St. John’s (13-16, 7-9) has anything to say about…