NCAAB · Final

Alabama Tops St. John's in High-Scoring Affair

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Saturday, November 8, 2025, 12:00 PM ET · Madison Square Garden

Alabama Crimson Tide 103, St. John's Red Storm 96, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Alabama Crimson Tide vs St. John's Red Storm?

Alabama Crimson Tide beat St. John's Red Storm 103-96 at Madison Square Garden on November 8, 2025.

In a thrilling matchup at Madison Square Garden, the Alabama Crimson Tide edged out the St. John's Red Storm with a final score of 103-96. This game showcased the offensive prowess of both teams, with Alabama continuing its strong start to the season, now boasting a record of 2-0, while St. John's falls to 1-1.

Alabama entered the game with a notable scoring average of 92.5 points per game, reflecting their ability to put up big numbers early in the season. Their recent form has been solid, with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games and a current winning streak of one game. In their previous outing, they secured a convincing victory against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, winning 91-62. St. John's, on the other hand, has been on a remarkable run, winning their last ten games leading up to this fixture, including a dominant 108-74 victory against the Quinnipiac Bobcats in their season opener. Their scoring average during this streak has been an impressive 83.0 points per game, while they have allowed an average of 68.1 points.

The game was characterized by its high-scoring nature, with both teams exchanging leads throughout. Alabama's offense was particularly effective in the second half, highlighted by key plays from players like Latrell Wrightsell and Ian Jackson. Wrightsell's layup and Jackson's contributions helped maintain Alabama's lead as they pulled away in the closing moments of the game.

In terms of home and away performance, St. John's had a strong home record of 7-0 in their last ten games, while Alabama struggled somewhat on the road with a 1-3 record in away games during their recent stretch. This matchup was significant as it pitted Alabama's explosive offense against St. John's formidable home advantage.

The injury report for both teams was not highlighted in the provided facts, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this encounter. The absence of key players could have influenced the game, but both teams appeared ready to compete at a high level.

Betting lines prior to the game indicated Alabama as the favorite, reflecting their strong start to the season and the overall performance metrics. The market priced Alabama favorably, showcasing confidence in their ability to secure a win against St. John's, especially given their offensive capabilities.

Conditions at Madison Square Garden were ideal for basketball, with a vibrant atmosphere that often accompanies such high-profile matchups. The venue has a storied history in college basketball, adding an extra layer of excitement to the game.

Viewers were treated to a showcase of skill and athleticism, with both teams demonstrating their offensive capabilities. The game featured several notable scoring plays, including a crucial three-point jumper by Zuby Ejiofor, which kept St. John's hopes alive late in the game. However, Alabama's ability to convert free throws in the closing moments ultimately sealed their victory.

In conclusion, Alabama's win over St. John's not only highlights their offensive firepower but also sets the stage for an exciting season ahead. With both teams showing promise, fans can look forward to more thrilling matchups as the season progresses.

Leaders

PointsZuby Ejiofor27St. John's Red Storm
AssistsDillon Mitchell4St. John's Red Storm
ReboundsZuby Ejiofor10St. John's Red Storm
PointsLabaron Philon Jr.25Alabama Crimson Tide
AssistsAden Holloway4Alabama Crimson Tide
ReboundsAmari Allen10Alabama Crimson Tide

Recent form

St. John's Red Storm

Last 10: 10-0Streak W1083 scored · 68.1 allowed per game7-0 at home

W108-74vs Quinnipiac BobcatsNov 3
W82-66vs Creighton BluejaysMar 15
W79-63vs Marquette Golden EaglesMar 14
W78-57vs Butler BulldogsMar 13
W86-84at Marquette Golden EaglesMar 8
W71-61vs Seton Hall PiratesMar 1
W76-70at Butler BulldogsFeb 27
W89-75vs UConn HuskiesFeb 23
W82-58at DePaul Blue DemonsFeb 20
W79-73vs Creighton BluejaysFeb 16

Alabama Crimson Tide

Last 10: 5-5Streak W192.5 scored · 86.5 allowed per game1-3 away

W91-62vs North Dakota Fighting HawksNov 4
L82-104at Florida GatorsMar 15
W99-70vs Kentucky WildcatsMar 15
W93-91at Auburn TigersMar 8
L94-99vs Florida GatorsMar 6
L76-79at Tennessee VolunteersMar 1
W111-73vs Mississippi State BulldogsFeb 26
W96-83vs Kentucky WildcatsFeb 22
L98-110at Missouri TigersFeb 20
L85-94vs Auburn TigersFeb 15

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Florida	27-8	-	16-2
Arkansas	28-9	3	13-5
Alabama	25-10	3	13-5
Vanderbilt	27-9	5	11-7
Tennessee	25-12	5	11-7
Texas A&M	22-12	5	11-7
Georgia	22-11	6	10-8
Kentucky	22-14	6	10-8
Missouri	20-13	6	10-8
Texas	21-15	7	9-9
Auburn	22-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma	21-16	9	7-11
Mississippi State	13-19	11	5-13
Ole Miss	15-20	12	4-14
South Carolina	13-19	12	4-14
LSU	15-17	13	3-15
St. John's	30-7	-	18-2
UConn	34-6	1	17-3
Villanova	24-9	3	15-5
Seton Hall	21-12	8	10-10
Creighton	16-18	9	9-11
DePaul	16-16	10	8-12
Butler	16-16	11	7-13
Providence	15-18	11	7-13
Marquette	12-20	11	7-13
Georgetown	16-18	12	6-14
Xavier	15-18	12	6-14

Box score

Stat	Alabama Crimson Tide	St. John's Red Storm
Field goals	39-81	31-63
Field goal %	48	49
Three-pointers	11-35	6-17
Three-point %	31	35
Free throws	14-22	28-40
Free throw %	64	70
Rebounds	43	42
Offensive rebounds	14	10
Defensive rebounds	29	32
Assists	13	18
Steals	9	4
Blocks	5	4
Turnovers	7	12
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	19	7
Fast-break points	21	21
Points in the paint	54	40
Fouls	27	17
Largest lead	12	2

How the scoring went

2nd Half69-59Joson Sanon made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-60Joson Sanon made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-60Labaron Philon Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half71-62Bryce Hopkins made Jumper. Assisted by Zuby Ejiofor.
2nd Half73-62Amari Allen made Layup.
2nd Half73-64Sadiku Ibine Ayo made Layup.
2nd Half74-64Taylor Bol Bowen made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-66Ian Jackson made Layup.
2nd Half74-67Ian Jackson made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-68Oziyah Sellers made Free Throw.
2nd Half76-68Aden Holloway made Layup.
2nd Half76-71Ruben Prey made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Oziyah Sellers.
2nd Half78-71Amari Allen made Layup.
2nd Half78-73Oziyah Sellers made Jumper. Assisted by Ruben Prey.
2nd Half80-73Aden Holloway made Layup.
2nd Half80-75Dillon Mitchell made Dunk. Assisted by Oziyah Sellers.
2nd Half80-77Oziyah Sellers made Layup.
2nd Half80-78Oziyah Sellers made Free Throw.
2nd Half80-81Joson Sanon made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sadiku Ibine Ayo.
2nd Half82-81Taylor Bol Bowen made Jumper.
2nd Half82-84Ruben Prey made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half84-84Labaron Philon Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half84-85Dillon Mitchell made Free Throw.
2nd Half86-85Aden Holloway made Layup.
2nd Half86-87Oziyah Sellers made Jumper.
2nd Half89-87Taylor Bol Bowen made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Latrell Wrightsell.
2nd Half91-87Taylor Bol Bowen made Dunk. Assisted by Aden Holloway.
2nd Half91-88Zuby Ejiofor made Free Throw.
2nd Half93-88Labaron Philon Jr. made Jumper.
2nd Half94-88Labaron Philon Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half95-88Labaron Philon Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half98-88Labaron Philon Jr. made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half100-88Latrell Wrightsell made Layup.
2nd Half100-90Ian Jackson made Layup.
2nd Half100-91Bryce Hopkins made Free Throw.
2nd Half100-94Zuby Ejiofor made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ian Jackson.
2nd Half101-94Latrell Wrightsell made Free Throw.
2nd Half102-94Houston Mallette made Free Throw.
2nd Half103-94Houston Mallette made Free Throw.
2nd Half103-96Oziyah Sellers made Layup.

Win probability

Above the line favours St. John's Red Storm, below favours Alabama Crimson Tide.