No. 17 St. John's extends longest winning streak in 41 years

Red Storm rout Creighton 81-52 for 13th consecutive victory

Feb. 21, 2026 at 7:52pm

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Bryce Hopkins recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds as No. 17 St. John's cruised past Creighton 81-52 on Saturday. The win marked the Red Storm's 13th straight victory, their longest winning streak in 41 years.

Why it matters

St. John's has emerged as a top contender in the Big East this season, and this dominant win over Creighton further solidifies their status as one of the nation's elite teams. The Red Storm's extended winning streak is a testament to their strong play on both ends of the floor.

The details

Bryce Hopkins led the way for St. John's with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Dylan Darling scored 17 points off the bench and Zuby Ejiofor added 15 points. The Red Storm led wire-to-wire and held Creighton to just 32% shooting from the field.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Bryce Hopkins

A key contributor for No. 17 St. John's, recording a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds in the win.

Dylan Darling

Came off the bench to score 17 points for the Red Storm.

Zuby Ejiofor

Added 15 points to help St. John's cruise past Creighton.

Rick Pitino

The head coach of the No. 17 St. John's Red Storm, who led his team to their 13th consecutive victory.

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What they’re saying

“This win is a testament to the hard work our team has put in all season. We're playing our best basketball at the right time and are excited to keep this momentum going.”

— Rick Pitino, Head Coach, St. John's Red Storm

What’s next

St. John's will look to extend their winning streak when they take on Villanova on February 25th.

The takeaway

St. John's has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the Big East, riding a 13-game winning streak that is their longest in over 40 years. This dominant performance against Creighton showcases the Red Storm's ability to win convincingly against quality opponents as they make a push towards the NCAA Tournament.