St. John’s stayed unbeaten with a 73-52 win over Quinnipiac, using defensive pressure and a dominant inside game to pull away. Ny’Ceara Pryor posted 16 points and 11 assists without a turnover, while Olivia Tucker led all scorers with 19 points off the bench.

By the Numbers
  • St. John’s: 73 points; Quinnipiac: 52
  • St. John’s record: 3-0; Quinnipiac record: 1-3
  • Points in the paint: St. John’s 46, Quinnipiac 20
  • Turnovers forced: 19; steals: 15
  • Tucker: 19 points; Pryor: 16 points and 11 assists
Yes, But

Quinnipiac cut the lead to eight by halftime after holding St. John’s to eight second-quarter points. The Red Storm responded after the break, outscoring the Bobcats 41-28 in the second half.

State of Play
  • St. John’s has opened the 2026-27 season with three straight wins.
  • The Red Storm has recorded at least 15 steals in each of its first three games.
  • Saturday’s game against Rhode Island closes St. John’s four-game homestand.
What’s Next

St. John’s hosts Rhode Island on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. ET at Carnesecca Arena. The game will stream on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

St. John’s paired Pryor’s efficient playmaking with relentless defense to turn a close first half into a convincing win—and keep its early-season momentum rolling.