No. 13 St. John’s routs Iona 104-65 at MSG

No. 13 St. John’s routed Iona 104-65 at Madison Square Garden to improve to 2-0, building a 54-23 halftime lead in Rick Pitino’s matchup with his former team. The Red Storm’s press forced 19 turnovers, fueling a dominant defensive performance, while St. John’s shot 13-for-28 from three-point range. Tounde Yessoufou led with 23 points and seven rebounds, Ian Jackson added 17, and Quinn Ellis recorded 11 assists while helping Jackson thrive at shooting guard. The performance showcased St. John’s athletic defense and the potential of its new backcourt pairing.