St John's defeats Harvard 85-59

St John's Dominates Harvard in Statement Win at Home

In a performance that showcased the Red Storm's depth and talent, St John's cruised to an 85-59 victory over visiting Harvard on Wednesday night at Carnesecca Arena.

The game was a statement win for St John's, as they asserted their dominance from start to finish. The home team led by as many as 28 points in the second half, with a decisive 15-2 run midway through the period that sealed the outcome.

St John's head coach Mike Anderson made several key adjustments at halftime, and it paid off as the Red Storm came out with renewed energy and focus. Harvard, meanwhile, struggled to find its footing, particularly on offense, where they shot just 20% from beyond the arc.

The numbers told a similar story. St John's outshot Harvard 57.3% to 47.2% overall, including 60.8% true shooting percentage compared to Harvard's 51.0%. The Red Storm also dominated the paint, scoring 42 points against Harvard's 28, and converting 78.0% of their free throws.

Harvard's struggles on offense were largely due to their inability to contain St John's sharpshooting duo. The Red Storm's leading scorer, [insert player name], hit 4-9 from three-point range, while the team as a whole shot 39.0% from beyond the arc.

Despite the blowout loss, Harvard showed signs of improvement in several areas. They reduced their turnovers per game to 22.4, down from 25.1 in their previous outing, and outrebounded St John's on the defensive end.

The Red Storm's victory marked a significant win in the non-conference schedule for St John's, who will look to build momentum heading into their upcoming Big East slate.

GAME LEADERS

St John's:

* [Insert player name], 21 points, 5 rebounds

* [Insert player name], 18 points, 7 assists

Harvard:

* [Insert player name], 15 points, 4 rebounds