St. John's Routs Creighton for 13th Straight Win Ahead of UConn Showdown

The 17th-ranked Red Storm dominated on both ends of the floor in an 81-52 victory at Madison Square Garden.

Feb. 21, 2026 at 7:34pm

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The St. John's Red Storm dismantled the Creighton Bluejays 81-52 on Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden, extending their winning streak to 13 games. The Red Storm were suffocating on defense, efficient on offense, and built a 31-point lead in the second half as Creighton went over 8 minutes without a made field goal. St. John's was led by its frontcourt trio of Zuby Ejiofor, Bryce Hopkins, and Dillon Mitchell, who combined for 36 points, 23 rebounds, and 11 assists. The win sets up a showdown between the Big East-leading Red Storm and second-place UConn Huskies on Wednesday.

Why it matters

This dominant performance by St. John's shows they are a team capable of making a deep NCAA Tournament run. After knocking off UConn earlier this month, the Red Storm proved they can win both ugly and pretty, cementing their status as one of the top teams in the country. The lopsided victory over Creighton, who had just upset UConn, further establishes St. John's as the team to beat in the Big East.

The details

St. John's jumped out to an early 8-0 lead and never looked back, building a 42-27 halftime advantage. The Red Storm's frontcourt trio of Zuby Ejiofor, Bryce Hopkins, and Dillon Mitchell combined for 36 points, 23 rebounds, and 11 assists, overwhelming Creighton. The Bluejays were held to just 32% shooting and committed 19 turnovers, going over 8 minutes without a made field goal in the second half as St. John's pulled away.

  • St. John's defeated Creighton 81-52 on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • The Red Storm will travel to face UConn on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.

The players

Zuby Ejiofor

A key member of the St. John's frontcourt who tallied 13 points in the win.

Bryce Hopkins

Part of the dominant St. John's frontcourt, contributing 9 points in the victory.

Dillon Mitchell

The versatile St. John's forward had 4 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists in the lopsided win.

Dylan Darling

The St. John's guard bounced back from an off game to score 17 points, grab 4 rebounds, dish 3 assists, and record 3 steals.

Oziyah Sellers

The St. John's guard chipped in 10 points in the win.

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What they’re saying

“This effort screamed a team capable of advancing deep into March.”

— Zach Braziller, Author (nypost.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This dominant win over Creighton, who had just upset UConn, further establishes St. John's as the team to beat in the Big East. Their ability to win both ugly and pretty games makes them a serious threat to make a deep NCAA Tournament run.