SAN DIEGO (Interstat) — Saint John’s survived a furious second-half comeback by Kansas to win 67-65 in a men’s NCAA Division I playoff game Sunday at Frontwave Arena. The Red Storm led by eight at halftime and withstood a 39-point second half from the Jayhawks.

Zuby Ejiofor led Saint John’s with 18 points. Darryn Peterson scored a game-high 21 for Kansas, and Melvin Council added 15. The Jayhawks cut the deficit to two in the final minute but could not complete the rally. Saint John’s improved to 30-6, while Kansas finished its season 24-11.