Northern Iowa 53, at Saint John`s 79

SAN DIEGO (Interstat) — The Saint John’s Red Storm, asserting their dominance from the opening tip, overwhelmed the Northern Iowa Panthers with a decisive 79-53 victory in a men’s NCAA Division I playoff game Friday night at Frontwave Arena. The Red Storm, improving to 29-6, advanced with a performance defined by defensive intensity and a blistering first-half offensive display. The Panthers, who finish their season at 23-13, were never able to recover from an early onslaught. Saint John’s set the tone immediately, opening the game on a 10-0 run. Bryce Hopkins of Oak Park, Illinois, ignited the surge with a… Read more...