St. John's delivered a stunning upset as they defeated No. 15 Creighton 80-66 in a Big East showdown at Madison Square Garden. Led by Daniss Jenkins' season-high 27 points and Jordan Dingle's 18 points, the Red Storm showcased a stellar performance to secure their biggest victory under Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino.
The Red Storm, with a record of 16-12 in the season, displayed composure and efficiency throughout the game, outplaying the Bluejays who struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 23% from 3-point range. St. John's also excelled in their free throw shooting, making all 10 attempts, and demonstrated excellent ball movement with 24 assists while committing only three turnovers.
