St. John’s is off to an 8-0 start for the first time since 1990-91 after Wednesday’s 85-71 triumph over Mount St. Mary’s at Carnesecca Arena. The Red Storm starters scored 76 of the team’s 85 points led by Marvin Clark II, who had 21 points, which included 4-of-6 from 3-point range. Mustapha Heron added 17 points and L.J. Figueroa finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Villanova’s winning streak has reached five games after a 69-59 win against Temple at Finneran Pavilion. The Wildcats (7-2), in the middle of their Philadelphia Big Five play, needed to rally in the second half to record their record 24th straight Big Five victory.