NEW YORK (Interstat) — Saint John’s used a dominant first half to cruise past Harvard 85-59 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Carnesecca Arena.

The Red Storm built a 46-33 halftime lead and maintained control throughout, fueled by superior shooting. Saint John’s shot 50% from the floor and made nine 3-pointers, while Harvard struggled, connecting on just 4 of 20 from beyond the arc.

Zuby Ejiofor and Bryce Hopkins each scored 14 points for Saint John’s, which improved to 8-4. Robert Hinton led Harvard with 12 points as the Crimson fell to 6-7. The Red Storm also held a significant edge in offensive rebounds, 10-4, creating extra possessions.