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Ejiofor's Triple-Double Powers St. John's 89-57 Win Over Villanova

Zuby Ejiofor posted a 16‑point, 12‑rebound, 10‑assist triple‑double as St. John's demolished Villanova 89‑57 at Madison Square Garden. The win snapped a 72‑40 loss to UConn and cemented a 30‑point first‑half advantage.

Zuby Ejiofor finished with 16 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks, marking the fourth triple‑double in St. John's history. The Red Storm surged to a 30‑point first‑half lead and finished 89‑57 over Villanova, their most lopsided win of the season.

Ian Jackson added 19 points and a career‑high five steals, while Oziyah Sellers contributed 14. St. John's (23‑6, 16‑2 Big East) snapped a 72‑40 loss to UConn and extended a 13‑game winning streak, the longest in program history.