St. John's men's basketball crushes Creighton, extends winning streak to 13 games

Red Storm dominate Bluejays in 81-52 blowout victory

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The St. John's men's basketball team extended their longest winning streak since the 1984-85 season to 13 games with an 81-52 blowout victory over Creighton on Saturday. The Red Storm led for all but 17 seconds and overwhelmed the Bluejays on both ends of the floor, holding Creighton to just 32.1% shooting and forcing 18 turnovers. Four St. John's players scored in double figures, led by Dylan Darling's 17 points, as the team showcased its depth and balance.

Why it matters

This dominant win over a Creighton team that recently upset fifth-ranked UConn shows that St. John's is a force to be reckoned with in the Big East. The Red Storm are now 22-5 overall and 15-1 in conference play, putting them in prime position to potentially win the Big East regular season title with a showdown against UConn coming up.

The details

St. John's set the tone early with a 13-2 run to start the game and never looked back, leading for all but 17 seconds. The Red Storm held Creighton to just 32.1% shooting, including 6-of-22 from three-point range, and forced 18 turnovers. Dylan Darling led the way with 17 points on 5-of-7 shooting, while Zuby Ejiofor and Bryce Hopkins each scored 15 points. Dillon Mitchell stuffed the stat sheet with 10 rebounds and a season-high 7 assists.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Dylan Darling

A St. John's player who led all scorers with 17 points on 5-of-7 shooting and added 3 steals.

Zuby Ejiofor

A St. John's player who scored 15 points in the win.

Bryce Hopkins

A St. John's player who scored 15 points and recorded a double-double for the second straight game.

Dillon Mitchell

A senior forward for St. John's who had 10 rebounds and a season-high 7 assists despite scoring just 6 points.

Greg McDermott

The head coach of the Creighton Bluejays.

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What’s next

St. John's will face fifth-ranked UConn on Wednesday, February 25th in a game that could decide the Big East regular season title.

The takeaway

St. John's has emerged as a dominant force in the Big East, extending their winning streak to 13 games with an impressive blowout victory over Creighton. This win showcases the Red Storm's depth, balance, and defensive intensity, setting the stage for a highly anticipated showdown with UConn that could determine the conference champion.