CINCINNATI (Interstat) — Saint John’s stormed back from a 12-point halftime deficit to defeat Xavier 88-83 in a Big East men’s basketball game Saturday at Cintas Center.

The Red Storm, who trailed 49-37 at the break, outscored the Musketeers 51-34 in the second half before an announced crowd of 10,399. Dillon Mitchell led Saint John’s with 17 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Tre Carroll scored a game-high 31 points for Xavier.

Saint John’s improved to 15-5 overall. Xavier fell to 11-9. The Red Storm dominated the offensive glass 11-3 and committed three fewer turnovers, key factors in the comeback.