St. John’s Women’s Basketball Faces Toledo in WBIT Second Round Thriller
St. John’s women's basketball team advances to the WBIT Second Round after defeating Florida with a strong offensive performance led by Unique Drake's historic 37-point game.
The Big PictureThe team's exceptional shooting and low turnovers secured their second postseason victory in two years, setting up a matchup against Toledo, the regular season MAC Champions.
By the Numbers- St. John's shot 60.8% from the field and committed only six turnovers in their win over Florida.
- Unique Drake scored 37 points, becoming the third player in program history to achieve two 35+ point games in a season.
- Toledo, with a 27-5 record and led by MAC Player of the Year Sophia Wiard, presents a tough challenge for St. John's in the upcoming game.
- The Rockets have a strong home record and are proficient in assists with a 1.2 ratio, highlighting their cohesive gameplay.
The winner of the St. John's vs. Toledo game will progress to the WBIT Quarterfinals, facing the victor of Washington State and Santa Clara on March 28.
Bottom LineSt. John's impressive performance, especially by Unique Drake, sets the stage for a challenging matchup against Toledo, indicating an exciting and competitive Second Round game in the WBIT tournament.
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