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St. John’s overcomes Quinnipiac with a 96-73 victory

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RJ Luis Jr. showcased an impressive performance, scoring 24 points as St. John’s secured a convincing 96-73 victory over Quinnipiac on Saturday.

Luis also contributed significantly on the boards, grabbing 13 rebounds for the Red Storm, who improved to a 2-0 record this season. Brady Dunlap was another key player, finishing the game with 20 points, shooting an efficient 75% from the field, including 5 of 7 from beyond the arc, and also going a perfect 3 for 3 from the free-throw line. Simultaneously, Simeon Wilcher added to the team’s tally with 14 points, shooting 5 for 11, including 1 for 4 from deep, while also capitalizing on 3 of 4 free throws.
On the opposing side, Ryan Mabrey emerged as the leading scorer for the Bobcats, netting 17 points. Paul Otieno supported the team with a solid performance, contributing 12 points along with seven rebounds and two blocks, while Jaden Zimmerman chipped in with 11 points.
Despite a slow start, where St. John’s found themselves trailing 39-35 at the halftime break, Deivon Smith was notable in the first half, scoring 10 points. RJ Luis’s explosive second-half performance, where he scored 16 points, helped propel St. John’s to a decisive victory in the end.