St. John's Women's Basketball team secured a dramatic 77-75 victory over Georgia Tech to open the Cayman Islands Classic, achieving their fifth consecutive win. After jumping to an early double-digit lead, the Red Storm faced a seven-point deficit in the final minutes before executing a crucial 12-3 run. Janeya Grant's clutch 3-point shooting proved vital to the victory, while Shaulana Wagner dished out a career-high 13 assists, becoming one of 22 active NCAA players to surpass 400 career assists. The team shot 81.8% from the free-throw line and out-rebounded Georgia Tech, contributing to their win. St. John's improved to 6-1 on the season, demonstrating resilience under pressure.

By the Numbers
  • St. John's recorded 23 assists on 25 made field goals (92.0%).
  • Brooke Moore scored a career-high 25 points, achieving this mark for the third consecutive game.
  • The team shot 18-for-22 (81.8%) from the free-throw line.
State of Play
  • St. John's is now 6-0 this season when dominating the rebounding battle.
  • The Red Storm will continue their campaign with a game against Memphis tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. ET.
What's Next

St. John's aims to build on their momentum in the upcoming match against Memphis, where maintaining their aggressive play and defensive intensity will be key to further success in the tournament.

Bottom Line

This thrilling victory underscores St. John's determination and ability to perform under pressure, setting a positive tone for their upcoming challenges in the Cayman Islands Classic.