St. John's Dominates Northern Iowa in Tournament Opener

St. Johns Red Storm dominated their first N-C-A-A Tournament game, defeating Northern Iowa 79-53. The fifth-seed Red Storm, fresh off their Big East Tournament title, started strong with a 13-0 run and maintained a double-digit lead throughout. They shot over 50% from the field and nearly 47% from three in the first half, setting a program record with 47 points before halftime. Zuby Ejiofor led with 14 points and 11 rebounds, anchoring the paint with four blocks and a steal. The Red Storm outrebounded Northern Iowa 45-29 and held them under 40% shooting. In the second half, Ian Jackson and Joson Sanon combined for 15 points, securing a 26-point victory. The Red Storm await their next opponent, aiming for their first Sweet Sixteen appearance since 1999. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6f26e8a0ad68dd1a