St. John’s Advances in NCAA Tournament with First Win in 25 Years

The Red Storm defeated Omaha 83-53, led by RJ Luis Jr.’s standout performance, and will face Arkansas for a chance to reach the Sweet 16.

St. John’s secured its first NCAA Tournament victory since 2000 with a dominant 83-53 win over Omaha in the first round.
RJ Luis Jr. led the team with 22 points, including a career-high five three-pointers, showcasing his All-American form.
The team set a program record with 14 three-pointers in an NCAA Tournament game, reflecting improved outside shooting late in the season.
Rick Pitino, named Henry Iba National Coach of the Year, has guided St. John’s to a historic season that includes 31 wins and multiple titles.
St. John’s will play No. 10 Arkansas next, aiming for its first Sweet 16 appearance since 1999 in a matchup against a physically imposing Razorbacks squad.