OMAHA, Neb. -- Preseason BIG EAST Player of the Year Shamorie Ponds had 26 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and six steals to lead St. John's men's basketball to its first win over Creighton in Omaha in eight tries, 83-67, before 16,832 fans at CHI Health Center Omaha.
The Red Storm snapped a two-game skid to improve to 16-5 (4-5 BIG EAST), while Creighton had a two-game win streak snapped to fall to 12-9 (3-5 BIG EAST).
Ty-Shon Alexander led CU with 15 points. Martin Krampelj added 12 of his 14 after halftime, while Marcus Zegarowski added 13 points, six assists and three steals in 39 minutes.