Dealing with ugly weather conditions, and overcoming ugly play early, the St. John’s Red Storm shine in the Big East Tournament opener against the Georgetown Hoyas, 88-77.
St. John’s got out to a sluggish start, settling for contested 3 pointers and minimal paint touches.
Georgetown got out to an early 10-2 lead in the first four minutes of the contest.
Lead by Jessie Govan and Marcus Derrickson, who combined were 6-8 from three-point range in the first half, Georgetown was able to dominate from the perimeter.
Govan went into halftime with 20 points (6-12 FB, 2-3 3PT), 5 rebounds, and an assist.