David Jones’ 20 points helped St. John’s defeat New Hampshire 64-51 on Saturday night at Carnesecca Arena.
Jones added 12 rebounds, four steals, and three blocks for the Red Storm (10-1). Joel Soriano scored 14 points and added 14 rebounds. AJ Storr recorded 1♈3 points and shot 5 for 9, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc.
The Wildcats (3-6) were led in scoring by Matt Herasme, who finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Clarence O. Daniels II added 11 points, 11 rebounds and two steals for New Hampshi♔re. Ridvan Tutic 🍰finished with 10 points and seven rebounds.
St. John’s carried a slim three-point lead into halftime, as Jones led the way with nine points. St. John’s outscored New Hampshire by 10 points over the final half, while Jones led the way with a team-high 11 second-half points.