The victory sends eighth-seeded St. John’s into a quarterfinal meeting with No. 1 Marquette, five days after the Johnnies nearly toppled the Golden Eagles in Milwaukee.
In what has been a second straight disappointing season that may cost coach Mike Anderson his job, St. John’s at least has given itself one last chance to turn this year around by making a run in the conference tournament.It was dominant for most of this win, building a 21-point lead.
Joel Soriano #11 of the St. John’s Red Storm slams the ball in front of Jalen Thomas #1 of the Butler Bulldogs during the first half.It crushed overwhelmed Butler on the glass, 53-28, and outscored it in the paint, 40-28.Joel Soriano, the Big East’s Most Improved Player and this team’s MVP, had the game’s biggest basket.Jayden Taylor #13 of the Butler Bulldogs drives to the basket as Joel Soriano #11 of the St. John’s Red Storm defends during the first half.
Soriano led St. John’s with 19 points, 15 rebounds and two blocks, AJ Storr had 15 and Alexander chipped in 13. Addae-Wusu notched 10 points, 10 rebounds and four assists.
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