Saint John`s 68, at DePaul 56

ROSEMONT, Ill. (Interstat) — In a grinding Big East contest defined more by defensive pressure than offensive artistry, Saint John’s methodically pulled away from DePaul for a 68-56 victory on Tuesday night at Allstate Arena. The Red Storm, improving to 17-5 overall, used a decisive 11-0 run early in the second half to create separation from a Blue Demons squad that struggled to find any consistent rhythm. DePaul, which shot just 34.6% from the field and committed 11 turnovers, fell to 12-11. The game’s pivotal sequence began with Saint John’s clinging to a 31-28 halftime lead. Out of the break,… Read more...