Three takeaways: St. John’s focused, uptempo offense, halftime adjustments against Colgate

Montez Mathis attacks Colgate’s big manA quiet was evident from the Sunday morning crowd at the beginning of the game. Wins against Fordham and particularly Monmouth had been encouraging... but this was the Colgate Raiders, the dismantler of Syracuse at the Carrier Dome earlier this year. A team with lethal three-point shooters. Fans, though confident, were holding a wait and see attitude.

Julian Champagnie is introducedFirst Half

After a scoreless first minute the crowd erupted in cheers as Posh Alexander hit a jumper for a 2-0 lead. After the Raiders tied the game, a three by Julian Champagne suggested the Johnnies were on their way to a good start two minutes into the game.

With the score…