St. John's Hands Creighton Tough Big East Loss

Bluejays' cold shooting night proves costly as Red Storm take control at Madison Square Garden

Feb. 22, 2026 at 3:08am

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The No. 17 St. John's Red Storm dominated Creighton in all facets of the game, handing the Bluejays an 81-52 loss at Madison Square Garden. St. John's shot 46% from the field while holding Creighton to just 32%, and the Red Storm controlled the glass and protected the ball better than the Bluejays. The loss drops Creighton to 14-14 overall and 8-9 in Big East play, putting them in the middle of a crowded conference standings.

Why it matters

This game highlights the challenges Creighton is facing as it tries to climb the Big East standings. With several teams clustered around them, the Bluejays need to find more consistency and momentum heading into the postseason. The lopsided loss to St. John's, one of the conference leaders, underscores the work Creighton has ahead to solidify its position.

The details

St. John's jumped out to an 8-0 lead to open the game and closed the first half with another 8-0 run to take firm control. The Red Storm shot efficiently, outrebounded Creighton, and protected the ball much better. Creighton struggled mightily, hitting just 6-of-22 from 3-point range and committing 18 turnovers. St. John's Dylan Darling led all scorers with 17 points, while Bryce Hopkins grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds.

  • The game was played on February 22, 2026 at Madison Square Garden.

The players

St. John's Red Storm

The No. 17 ranked men's basketball team in the Big East Conference, currently leading the conference standings with a 22-5 overall record and 15-1 in Big East play.

Creighton Bluejays

The Creighton men's basketball team, currently 14-14 overall and 8-9 in Big East conference play, sitting in the middle of the crowded Big East standings.

Dylan Darling

A player for the St. John's Red Storm, who led all scorers with 17 points on an efficient 5-for-7 shooting performance.

Bryce Hopkins

A player for the St. John's Red Storm, who grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds to help the Red Storm dominate the glass.

Fedor Zugic

A player for the Creighton Bluejays, who finished with 9 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

Creighton now turns its attention back home, where its final two games at CHI Health Center Omaha offer a chance to reset and finish the regular season on a stronger note. The Bluejays open the week on Wednesday at 8 p.m. against DePaul, a matchup that provides an opportunity to regroup, regain rhythm, and build momentum before postseason play arrives.

The takeaway

This game highlights the challenges Creighton faces as it tries to climb the crowded Big East standings. The lopsided loss to conference leader St. John's underscores the work the Bluejays have ahead to find more consistency and establish momentum heading into the postseason.