St. John's falls at home to Xavier, 84-73

Red Storm drops into third-place tie with Musketeers in Big East

3/1/2019, 3:17 AM
Nov 20, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; St. John's Red Storm head coach Chris Mullin reacts against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams in the first half of the championship game of the Legends Classic at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports / Nicole Sweet
Nov 20, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; St. John's Red Storm head coach Chris Mullin reacts against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams in the first half of the championship game of the Legends Classic at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports / Nicole Sweet

JAMAICA, N.Y. (AP) Naji Marshall had a career-high 31 points as Xavier got past St. John's 84-73 on Thursday night.

Marshall hit 10 of 12 from the free throw line.

Quentin Goodin had 13 points for Xavier (16-13, 8-8 Big East Conference), which won its fifth consecutive game. Zach Hankins added 11 points and seven rebounds. Tyrique Jones had 11 points and 10 rebounds for the visitors.

LJ Figueroa had 23 points for the Red Storm (20-9, 8-8). Shamorie Ponds added 13 points and six assists. Marvin Clark II had 11 points.

Xavier plays Butler on the road on Tuesday. St. John's takes on DePaul on the road on Sunday. >> Read more

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