January 31, 2011
The Red Storm shocked the NCAA this past
weekend with its stunning upset over No. 3 Duke.
In front of a sell-out crowd at MSG and televised nationally on
CBS,
St. John’s trounced the defending national champions 93-78
thanks to great ball movement and strong defense. Led by seniors
Dwight Hardy and Justin Brownlee, the Johnnies employed an
effective full-court press and dominated Duke right from the
opening tip.
This
impressive upset is the Red Storm’s third win against a ranked
opponent this season and solidified the team’s return to relevance,
making national headlines and energizing the fan base. In his first
year, Head Basketball Coach Steve Lavin has already made
significant strides in generating a buzz and electricity around
this hard-nosed team.
With St. John’s having one of its best seasons in recent memory,
you don’t want to miss any of the action. Be a part of the
excitement and pick up tickets to
upcoming Red Storm games as the Johnnies look to keep up their
winning ways.
Pre-game Reception Photo Gallery
Our pre-game reception before the Duke game provided alumni and
friends the opportunity to kick back, relax and get ready to root
on the Storm. Guests enjoyed appetizers, drinks and socializing
prior to the exciting victory. Be sure to check out all of our
great
men’s basketball receptions throughout the season. Our next
event will take place on
Saturday, February 5, following the game at UCLA. The match up
will be a homecoming for Steve Lavin, who previously coached UCLA
from 1996-2003.
St. John’s next game will be this Wednesday against Rutgers at
Carnesecca Arena. Tip off is set for 9:00 p.m. and the game will be
broadcast on SNY.