St John's defeats Georgetown 83-95
St John's Edges Georgetown Behind Balanced Attack
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In a closely contested conference matchup, St John's (AWAY) emerged victorious over Georgetown (HOME), 95-83, on Friday night at Capital One Arena. The win marks a significant milestone for the visiting Red Storm squad, who have been riding high on their impressive road success.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading baskets and neither able to gain a decisive advantage until the second half. At halftime, St John's held a slim 52-47 lead, but Georgetown refused to back down, eventually taking a 7-point lead in the third quarter.
However, St John's responded by outscoring Georgetown 43-36 in the fourth, fueled by a dominant performance from Zuby Ejiofor. The sophomore phenom poured in 25 points, including several clutch baskets down the stretch, to help his team secure the win.
Ejiofor's all-around effort was matched only by KJ Lewis, who led Georgetown with 27 points on 44.4% shooting from the field. Jayden Fort chipped in with 8 rebounds and 4 points for the Hoyas.
The key differentiating stat between the two teams came down to three-point shooting. St John's made 15 of 27 attempts (55.5%) from beyond the arc, while Georgetown converted just 9 of 21 shots (42.9%). This disparity proved crucial in the fourth quarter, as Ejiofor and his teammates capitalized on their improved outside shooting.
The win brings St John's back to .500 on the season, while Georgetown falls to 0-5 against non-conference opponents. The Hoyas will look to regroup and bounce back against a tough conference schedule, while St John's looks to build momentum heading into its next matchup.
Game Stats:
* Field Goals: St John's (30/60), Georgetown (28/61)
* 3-Point FG: St John's (15/27), Georgetown (9/21)
* Free Throws: St John's (20/26), Georgetown (18/23)
This win marks a significant turning point for both teams, with the Red Storm's balanced attack proving too much for the Hoyas to handle. As the conference season heats up, St John's will look to continue its strong play against a tough schedule.