RJ Luis shines with 30 points as St. John’s defeats Villanova 80-68 in a thrilling game
New York: St. John’s showed its grit once again. They really know how to handle tough situations. On Saturday night, they proved it with a solid win.
RJ Luis Jr. was on fire, scoring 30 points, leading the team to an 80-68 victory over Villanova. Even with Devion Smith sidelined due to a shoulder injury, the team found a way to shine.
They played tough defense against Villanova, and Luis stepped up big time. He scored 23 of his points in the second half, while Kadary Richmond also made some key plays late in the game.
The Johnnies have been on a roll, winning nine out of their last ten games. They really put the pressure on Villanova, holding their star player, Eric Dixon, to just 18 points.
St. John’s dominated the boards, grabbing 44 rebounds compared to Villanova’s 28. They also nailed 29 out of 39 free throws, sealing the deal in the final moments.
With contributions from players like Aaron Scott and Zuby Ejiofor, the team finished strong, outscoring Villanova 16-5 in the last few minutes. It was a great night for St. John’s basketball!
