St. John’s Strong Second Half Leads to Win Over Central Connecticut State, 91-74

After another underwhelming first half, St. John’s beat Central Connecticut State 91-74.

The energy in Carnesecca Arena for this one was akin to that of an 8 AM mass after Mardi Gras, and maybe for good reason. For the second straight game, St. John’s failed to easily dispatch of a team against whom the Johnnies were favored by 20 points or more.

Early in the second half, Joel Soriano picked up where he left off in the second half against Lafayette. Soriano posted up with the intention of getting the ball, and his teammates got him the ball.

Otherwise, the rest of the Red Storm looks tight and timid early, letting the Blue Devils get out to an early 7-point lead. However, after a good stretch…