St. John’s opens its 2026-27 women’s basketball season Monday against Lafayette at Carnesecca Arena, beginning a four-game homestand. The Red Storm returns scoring leaders Brooke Moore and Sa’Mya Wyatt and adds eight newcomers, including transfer standout Ny’Ceara Pryor, as coach Joe Tartamella starts his 15th season.

By the Numbers
  • Tipoff: 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
  • St. John’s went 22-12 overall and 11-9 in BIG EAST play last season.
  • Tartamella is 261-184 as head coach and 13-1 in season openers.
  • The Red Storm holds a 2-0 all-time record against Lafayette.
Yes, But

St. John’s brings back established production, but its eight newcomers will need to integrate quickly. Lafayette also returns key contributors, led by Teresa Kiewiet, who averaged 16.3 points per game last season.

What's Next

After Monday’s opener, St. John’s hosts Wagner on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1 p.m. as its season-opening homestand continues.

Bottom Line

The opener pairs St. John’s proven home-court success with a revamped roster—an early test of how quickly its returning leaders and new talent can come together.