The old saying goes, “offense wins games, but defense wins championships.” St. John’s women’s basketball is no exception.
A strong defensive effort in the second half led the Red Storm to a 65-52 victory over Georgetown in the first round of the Big East Tournament, as they advanced to the semifinals for the third straight season.
Senior guard Aliyyah Handford made her mark immediately, scoring the team’s first 11 points, including putting in a crucial layup through a foul after coming up with a steal, helping St. John’s jump out to a 21-15 lead after the first.