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St. John’s Opens Big East Tournament With Rematch Against Pittsburgh

March 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Seven days removed from a defeat that some people consider the downfall of the season, the Red Storm have a chance at redemption. Opening the Big East tournament in the 2pm time slot for the fourth consecutive year, St. John's squares off against Pittsburgh for the right to face Georgetown in the second round of the conference championship. The matinee tips off later today, and JohnnyJungle.com gets you ready for the postseason with the following information: Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Location: Madison Square Garden; New York, New York Time: 2:00 PM EST TV: ESPN2 (Dave Pasch, Doris Burke, Andy Katz) Radio: WBBR 1130 AM (John Minko, Tim O'Toole) Online: WSJURadio.org (Vince Ruffino, Jon Perez) St. John's Red Storm (13-18; … [Read more...]

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Red Storm Meets Rutgers In Regular Season Finale

March 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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The last time St. John's played Rutgers; almost a year ago today, this happened. This also happened. Most of the personnel has changed in the last twelve months, and this time the two programs meet with just as much at stake as there was in last year's Big East tournament matchup. Both teams can clinch the No. 11 seed in the Big East tournament with a win, while a Rutgers win could create a four-way tie for the eleventh spot if Pittsburgh and Villanova win as well. Madison Square Garden was the place to be a year ago; but Rutgers plays host this year for what is the biggest game of the season for either side, and one in which you can get your background information here before the opening tip tomorrow night. Date: Saturday, March 3, … [Read more...]

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St. John’s And Handful Of Rookies Travel To Pitt In Steel City Showdown

February 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Fresh off a three-game winning streak and a loss by reigning national champion Connecticut last night that kept St. John's in contention for the No. 9 seed in next week's Big East tournament, the Red Storm hit the road for two more games to conclude their regular season. First up is a trip to Pittsburgh to face a struggling Panther team that St. John's has never beaten at the Petersen Center, and you will find all the important information you need to get caught up on tonight's pivotal matchup below. Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Location: Petersen Events Center; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Time: 7:00 PM EST TV: ESPNU (Adam Amin, Bob Valvano) Radio: WBBR 1130 AM (John Minko, Tim O'Toole) St. John's Red Storm (13-16, 6-10) Head … [Read more...]

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Surging Red Storm Shoot For Three Straight As Irish Come To Garden

February 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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A two-game winning streak is all it takes for even the slightest bit of optimism to make its way to the corner of Union and Utopia. After the latest St. John's victory; a 79-72 decision over DePaul Monday night, the Red Storm now look for their third three-game winning streak of the year when they contest their final regular season home game. Standing in their way is a team that has surprisingly made their way up to second in the Big East standings, the University of Notre Dame. Yet, for all the Fighting Irish have accomplished this season and in years past, the institution notorious for "Touchdown Jesus" and "Rudy" has not defeated St. John's on the hardwood at the "World's Most Famous Arena" since March of 2004. Just to put this in … [Read more...]

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St. John’s Looks For DePaul Sweep In Final On-Campus Home Game Of Season

February 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Nineteen days ago, St. John's went out to Chicago and picked up a much-needed 87-81 victory against DePaul. Since then, the Red Storm had lost four straight before Saturday's thrilling 66-63 win over UCLA at Madison Square Garden. On the other side of the court, the Blue Demons are reeling; having lost six straight and eleven of their last twelve, with the one positive highlight being a road win against Rutgers. It is the final appearance for Carnesecca Arena on the schedule this season, and JohnnyJungle.com will help you bid adieu to the Queens campus with all the vital information leading up to tonight's opening tip. Date: Monday, February 20, 2012 Location: Carnesecca Arena; Jamaica, New York Time: 9:00 PM EST TV: ESPNU (Carter … [Read more...]

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East Meets West As UCLA Invades MSG

February 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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You can call it the Steve Lavin Bowl, except the coach will not be directly involved in the on-court proceedings. Tomorrow afternoon at Madison Square Garden, Lavin's St. John's team faces its final non-conference test of the season when they take on Lavin's old UCLA outfit in a rematch of last year's homecoming for the head coach in Westwood that saw UCLA close out the Red Storm in a matchup with a foul disparity heavily favoring the Bruins. Will the program with the most championships walk away from the "Mecca of college basketball" victorious? JohnnyJungle.com catches you up on all the particulars before tomorrow's matinee. Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012 Location: Madison Square Garden; New York, New York Time: 1:00 PM … [Read more...]

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St. John’s Takes On Seton Hall In Meeting Across The River

February 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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To set the mood a little for this next preview. Appropriately, it's the Bruce Springsteen classic "Meeting Across The River." Enjoy. Now that "The Boss" has set the scene, it's time to take a look at Seton Hall and St. John's. The Red Storm have never won at the Prudential Center, and are looking to crush Seton Hall's NCAA Tournament aspirations. Below, JohnnyJungle.com previews St. John's and a Pirate team looking for their fourth win over the Johnnies in their last five meetings. Game Information Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Location: Prudential Center; Newark, New Jersey Time: 7:00 PM EST TV: SNY (Eamon McAnaney, Jim Spanarkel) Radio: WBBR 1130 AM (John Minko, Tim O'Toole) WABC 770 AM (Gary Cohen, Dave Popkin) WSOU … [Read more...]

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St. John’s Starts Road Trip Against Georgetown

February 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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The hits just keep coming for St. John's. Hours after Malik Stith left the team for personal reasons, the Red Storm suffered yet another setback at the hands of Cincinnati. In a rivalry that normally features defensive struggles, the Bearcats walked into Madison Square Garden and thoroughly decimated an undermanned St. John's team to the tune of a 76-54 runaway. St. John's will once again have to resort to a six-man rotation as they enter their final seven games of the regular season; and JohnnyJungle.com gets you caught up on the first of these matchups, a meeting with No. 11 Georgetown in which the Red Storm look to avenge a 69-49 defeat at Madison Square Garden from four weeks ago. Date: Sunday, February 12, 2012 Location: … [Read more...]

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Red Storm Go For Sweep Of Cincinnati At Madison Square Garden

February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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St. John's may have lost their last game by 25 points against Syracuse, but among the positives for the Red Storm were yet another 20-point game from D'Angelo Harrison, who has established himself as one of the go-to guys on the youngest team in school history. Harrison will have to fight to reach the 20-point mark again in his next effort, however, as Cincinnati comes into town for a shot at redemption following a loss to St. John's at home, where Moe Harkless' last-second tip-in gave the Red Storm the victory. JohnnyJungle.com gets you caught up on what will be the Bearcats' first trip to Madison Square Garden since 2010 with the information below. Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Location: Madison Square Garden; New York, New … [Read more...]

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Red Storm Host Syracuse For New York Bragging Rights

February 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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New York's College Team. Two schools lay claim to that title and depending, on whom you speak to, the true owner of that moniker varies. Fortunately, this is an issue that gets to be settled on the court. St. John's and Syracuse meet this afternoon for the 86th time in the history of the two schools, with the Orange taking a 48-37 lead after winning twelve of their last thirteen showdowns with the Red Storm. St. John's comes in having dropped six straight to Syracuse; but the last time that was the case, New York City's college team walked off the court victorious. Can history repeat itself? JohnnyJungle.com will shed further light on this matchup that is less than twelve hours away. Date: Saturday, February 4, 2012 Location: … [Read more...]

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