Three takeaways: St. John’s gives up lead; frontcourt depth; adjustments

“This is a big game today,” one fan shared during pregame warmups. “The team needs to prove itself, not so much to we fans, but to itself.” A win against the Marquette Golden Eagles in third place in the Big East would accomplish the self-confidence the team so needed.

That win did not happen, but there were promising signs, and a worrying finish.

First Half

Bad news from the outset: Andre Curbelo was suspended for an unknown reason.