The Red Storm offense looked lost without its starting point guard.
NEW YORK, NY — In the team’s last attempt for a win streak that would spark an at-large NCAA tournament bid, St. John’s couldn’t overcome the loss of its starting point guard against a tough conference opponent. Despite nearly erasing a 20-point deficit, the Johnnies eventually succumbed to the Villanova Wildcats, 75-69.
Prior to the Tuesday night matchup at Madison Square Garden, the game was expected to be a new look on offense for both teams. For Villanova, two of the team’s top players — guards Collin Gillespie and Justin Moore — were listed as questionable leading up to tip off.