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St. John's Dominates Harvard 85-59 in Holiday Showdown

12/24/2025

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Summary

St. John's Victory

St. John's Red Storm defeated Harvard Crimson 85-59 on December 24 in New York, improving to 8-4.
Zuby Ejiofor, Bryce Hopkins, and Ian Jackson each scored 14 points for St. John's.
St. John's overcame a slow start and took the lead with 5:08 left in the first half.
St. John's out-rebounded Harvard 39-22.
Chandler Pigge led Harvard with 13 points.

Summary

St. John's Dominates Harvard

St. John's Red Storm defeated Harvard 85-59 in Queens on December 24, finishing its non-conference schedule 8-4.
The Red Storm closed the first half with a 20-2 run to lead 46-33.
St. John's outrebounded Harvard 39-22 and scored 42 points in the paint.
Harvard shot 32% in the second half.
St. John's will face Georgetown in its first Big East game on December 31.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural NCAA Basketball Championship in 1939 marked a pivotal moment for collegiate athletics, featuring 40 teams and culminating in Oregon's victory over Ohio State, 46–33, at Patten Gymnasium. This tournament, established after the National Invitation Tournament in 1938, laid the groundwork for future competitions, influencing the evolution of college basketball and fan engagement as teams like St. John's continue to compete today.

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St. John's Victory

St. John's Red Storm defeated Harvard Crimson 85-59 on December 24 in New York, improving to 8-4.
Zuby Ejiofor, Bryce Hopkins, and Ian Jackson each scored 14 points for St. John's.
St. John's overcame a slow start and took the lead with 5:08 left in the first half.
St. John's out-rebounded Harvard 39-22.
Chandler Pigge led Harvard with 13 points.

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