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Ponds Hurt in Providence’s Big East-Opening Win over St. John’s

Hot shooting from Providence leads to 22-point road win.

Thursday night at Carnesecca Arena was a tale of two halves, the first showing glimpses of the St. John’s team fans grew accustomed to for the first 12 games of the season, the other a disappointing reminder of the team’s struggles in Big East play over the past couple of years.

Playing their first conference game of the season, the Red Storm welcomed Providence to a capacity crowd dressed in white t-shirts handed out before the game. Off to the best start in Chris Mullin’s three seasons as head coach, St.