No. 17 St. John's routs Creighton 81-52 for longest winning streak in 4 decades
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📌 Key Takeaways
St. John's extended their winning streak to 13 games, the school's longest in 41 years
The Red Storm dominated Creighton 81-52, holding them to 32% shooting
St. John's is 15-1 in Big East play and currently in first place
The team will face Connecticut on Wednesday in a crucial matchup
📖 Full Retelling
No. 17 St. John's Red Storm defeated Creighton 81-52 on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York, extending their winning streak to 13 games and marking the school's longest such run in 41 years, behind strong performances from Bryce Hopkins with 15 points and 10 rebounds, Dylan Darling with 17 points off the bench, and Zuby Ejiofor with 15 points. The first-place Red Storm (22-5, 15-1 Big East) dominated from start to finish, holding Creighton to just 32% shooting from the field while securing their 18th victory in their last 20 games. Dillon Mitchell contributed with 10 rebounds, seven assists, and zero turnovers in what was celebrated as Johnnies Day at Madison Square Garden. This impressive streak represents the team's longest since the legendary 19-game run during the 1984-85 season, which ultimately led to a No. 1 national ranking, a top seed in the NCAA Tournament, and a Final Four appearance under Hall of Fame coach Lou Carnesecca. As St. John's seeks back-to-back Big East championships, they currently hold a half-game lead over No. 5 UConn in the conference standings with a crucial matchup against Connecticut scheduled for Wednesday night.
🏷️ Themes
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St. John's 13th straight win marks longest streak in 41 years, boosting Big East title hopes and national ranking prospects
Context & Background
St. John's 13-0 in Big East play
Record streak last seen 1984-85
Key players Hopkins Darling and Ejiofor
Big East standings lead over UConn
Upcoming game vs UConn could extend streak
What Happens Next
The team will face UConn next Wednesday, where a win could extend the streak to 14 and match the program record, while Creighton will play DePaul
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has the streak been?
13 consecutive games
Who led the scoring?
Bryce Hopkins had 15 points
What is the significance of the streak?
It is the longest in 41 years and could set a new program record
Who is the next opponent?
UConn
Original Source
No. 17 St. John's routs Creighton 81-52 for longest winning streak in 4 decades Bryce Hopkins had 15 points and 10 rebounds as No. 17 St. John’s breezed past Creighton 81-52 for its 13th straight victory — marking the school’s longest winning streak in 41 years By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP sports writer February 21, 2026, 2:46 PM NEW YORK -- Bryce Hopkins had 15 points and 10 rebounds as No. 17 St. John's breezed past Creighton 81-52 on Saturday for its 13th straight victory — marking the school's longest winning streak in 41 years. Dylan Darling scored 17 points off the bench and Zuby Ejiofor added 15 for the first-place Red Storm (22-5, 15-1 Big East), who led wire-to-wire and held Creighton to 32% shooting from the field in their 18th victory in 20 games. Dillon Mitchell had 10 rebounds, seven assists and zero turnovers on Johnnies Day at Madison Square Garden. St. John's hadn't won 13 in a row since a 19-game run in 1984-85 on the way to a No. 1 national ranking, a top seed in the NCAA Tournament and a Final Four berth under Hall of Fame coach Lou Carnesecca. Seeking their second consecutive Big East championship, the Red Storm began the day with a half-game lead in the conference standings over No. 5 UConn, scheduled to play later at third-place Villanova. St. John's visits Connecticut on Wednesday night for their second showdown this season. A victory would give the Johnnies a 14-game winning streak in Big East play, which would match their 14-0 start in 1984-85 for the program record. Fedor Zugic scored nine points on a trio of first-half 3-pointers to lead the Bluejays (14-14, 8-9), unable to build off a big upset Wednesday at UConn. St. John's routed the Bluejays in both regular-season matchups and has won the past four meetings, including an 82-66 victory in last year's Big East title game. Popular Reads Nancy Guthrie live updates: More than 1 suspect not ruled out, sheriff's office says Feb 20, 4:51 PM Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released after arrest on suspici...
