St. John’s opened its 2026-27 season with a 95-37 rout of Lafayette, fueled by 26 turnovers and a dominant second half. The 58-point win was the second-largest margin in program history and the biggest season-opening victory in nearly 47 years. Ny’Ceara Pryor led five Red Storm players in double figures with 19 points in her St. John’s debut.

By the Numbers
  • 95-37 final score; 58-point margin.
  • St. John’s shot 55.2% from the field and 52.6% from 3-point range.
  • Lafayette committed 26 turnovers and shot 25.0% from the field.
  • Five Red Storm players scored in double figures; the bench added 32 points.
State of Play
  • St. John’s is 1-0 and has won 10 straight home openers.
  • The Red Storm outscored Lafayette 55-19 after halftime, including 30 points in the third quarter.
  • St. John’s continues its four-game homestand Saturday, Nov. 7, against Wagner.
Bottom Line

St. John’s paired efficient scoring with relentless pressure to make its opener a statement win—and showed early that its depth can be a major strength.