The guards got going from the opening tip, and the Red Storm poured it on early for an 84-52 win over American International College in their first live exhibition tune up.
The first play was Simon dribbling in from the corner an kicking out to Marcus LoVett for a three, who replaced Simon in the corner. And the second score was LoVett handing off to Ponds for another three.
And with some help on the glass from Marvin Clark II, the Johnnies were off to a comfortable exhibition outing.
St. John’s was led by Shamorie Ponds’ 21 points.