NEW YORK (AP) — Kadary Richmond had 18 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as No. 12 St. John's beat No. 11 Marquette 70-64 on Tuesday night in their showdown for first place in the Big East.
RJ Luis Jr. added 17 points and 11 rebounds for the streaking Red Storm (20-3, 11-1), who have won nine straight games and 15 of 16. Zuby Ejiofor added 13 points and 13 rebounds as St. John's improved to 15-0 at home before a Madison Square Garden crowd that included New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone.
Chase Ross had 16 points for the Golden Eagles (18-5, 9-3).