No. 13/14 St. John’s opened its season with a 78-63 win over Monmouth, taking control with an early 18-2 run and leading by double digits for most of the game. Keyshawn Hall scored a game-high 26 points in his Red Storm debut.

By the Numbers
  • Hall: 26 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals; 9-of-16 shooting and 7-of-7 at the line.
  • St. John’s forced 18 turnovers, including 14 steals.
  • The Red Storm has won 13 straight season openers.
What’s Next

St. John’s hosts Iona Sunday at noon at Madison Square Garden. The game will air on Peacock and 880 AM ESPN New York.

Bottom Line

St. John’s began the season with a convincing win, powered by Hall’s debut and a defense that consistently turned Monmouth’s mistakes into opportunities.