Take a look: Providence basketball tops St. John's 77-71 at NYC

Jan 3, 2026; New York, New York, USA; St. John's Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) drives to the basket in the first half against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Jan 3, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Providence Friars forward Jamier Jones (5) looks to drive past St. John's Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) in the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Jan 3, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Providence Friars forward Jamier Jones (5) looks to drive past St. John's Red Storm forward Dillon Mitchell (1) in the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Jan 3, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Providence Friars head coach Kim English reacts in the second half against the St. John's Red Storm at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Jan 3, 2026; New York, New York, USA; St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino talks with guard Dylan Darling (0) in the second half against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Jan 3, 2026; New York, New York, USA; St. John's Red Storm forward Bryce Hopkins (23) shoots past Providence Friars guard Ryan Mela (11) in the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Jan 3, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Providence Friars forward Duncan Powell (31) drives past St. John's Red Storm guard Joson Sanon (3) in the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Jan 3, 2026; New York, New York, USA; St. John's Red Storm guard Oziyah Sellers (4) takes a three point shot in the second half against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Jan 3, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Providence Friars forward Oswin Erhunmwunse (55) celebrates after scoring in the second half against the St. John's Red Storm at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Jan 3, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Providence Friars forwards Oswin Erhunmwunse (55) and Peteris Pinnis (17) celebrate after defeating the St. John's Red Storm 77-71 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Jan 3, 2026; New York, New York, USA; St. John's Red Storm guard Lefteris Liotopoulos (31) collides with Providence Friars forward Jamier Jones (5) in the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Jan 3, 2026; New York, New York, USA; St. John's Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) lies on the court after getting fouled in the second half against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images