St. John's women's basketball team (5-1, 0-0 BIG EAST) is set to face Georgia Tech (3-3, 0-0 ACC) in the opening game of the Cayman Islands Classic on Friday, marking their first overseas regular season contest in over a decade. The Johnnies are on a four-game winning streak and recently defeated Central Connecticut State with a strong second half, limiting their opponent to 15 points in that period. This game will be streamed on FloSports, with live stats available on RedStormSports.com. St. John's has previously faced Georgia Tech twice, with the series split at 1-1, last winning in 2004. Georgia Tech, coached by Karen Blair, aims to bounce back after a loss to Georgia.

By the Numbers
  • St. John's has a four-game winning streak and is 5-1 this season.
  • Georgia Tech averages 45.5 rebounds per game, ranking them in the top 30 nationally.
State of Play
  • St. John's has averaged 56.3 points allowed per game, ranking second in the league for scoring defense.
  • Georgia Tech's bench contributes 36.8 points per game, accounting for over half of their total scoring.
What's Next

The winner of the St. John's vs. Georgia Tech matchup will continue to the next round of the Cayman Islands Classic, facing either the Memphis team or another opponent on Saturday night.

Bottom Line

The outcome of the game against Georgia Tech will be crucial for St. John's momentum as they pursue their first-ever Cayman Islands Classic championship, while also aiming to maintain their defensive dominance and winning streak.