NCAAB · Final

St. John's Dominates Bucknell in Lopsided Victory

Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Carnesecca Arena

St. John's Red Storm 97, Bucknell Bison 49, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Bucknell Bison vs St. John's Red Storm?

St. John's Red Storm beat Bucknell Bison 97-49 at Carnesecca Arena on November 20, 2025.

In a commanding performance, the St. John's Red Storm defeated the Bucknell Bison 97-49 at Carnesecca Arena. This matchup showcased St. John's impressive form as they improved their record to 4-1 for the season, while Bucknell fell to 2-5. The game was marked by St. John's offensive prowess, averaging 85.8 points per game in their last ten outings, a figure that was significantly on display as they scored nearly 100 points against Bucknell.

St. John's entered the game with a strong recent record of 9-1 over their last ten games, including a victory against the William & Mary Tribe just a week prior, where they won 93-60. Their scoring average of 91.6 points over the last five games indicates a team that has been firing on all cylinders offensively. In contrast, Bucknell has struggled recently, losing their last three games and holding a 6-4 record over their last ten. Their scoring average of 68.2 points in the last five games reflects the challenges they have faced, particularly in their last outing against the Pittsburgh Panthers, where they lost 50-84.

At home, St. John's has been formidable, boasting a home record of 7-1, while Bucknell has had a mixed performance on the road, with a 3-2 record away from home. This home advantage for St. John's was evident in their ability to control the game from the outset, leading to a significant margin by the final whistle.

In terms of previous meetings, the block does not provide details on past encounters between these two teams, but the current form of both squads suggests a clear disparity in competitiveness. St. John's has been consistently winning, while Bucknell has struggled to find their rhythm in recent games.

Injuries were not mentioned in the block, indicating that both teams likely fielded their full rosters for this contest. The absence of injury concerns may have contributed to St. John's ability to execute their game plan effectively.

The market had priced St. John's as heavy favorites, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting the expectations surrounding their performance against Bucknell. The odds indicated by the provider suggest that the outcome was largely anticipated, given the contrasting records and recent performances of both teams.

Conditions during the game were not specified, but the home crowd at Carnesecca Arena likely provided a supportive atmosphere for St. John's, contributing to their dominant display. Fans watching the game would have noted St. John's aggressive offense, particularly in the second half, where they continued to extend their lead. Key plays included multiple layups and three-point shots from players like Ruben Prey and Aleksander Pachucki, showcasing the team’s depth and scoring ability.

Overall, this matchup highlighted St. John's offensive strength and Bucknell's ongoing struggles, setting the stage for what could be a pivotal season for both programs.

Leaders

PointsIan Jackson20St. John's Red Storm
AssistsDylan Darling5St. John's Red Storm
ReboundsDillon Mitchell11St. John's Red Storm
PointsAmon Dörries12Bucknell Bison
AssistsJayden Williams4Bucknell Bison
ReboundsGrgur Brcic4Bucknell Bison

Recent form

St. John's Red Storm

Last 10: 9-1Streak W185.8 scored · 71.3 allowed per game7-1 at home

W93-60vs William & Mary TribeNov 15
L96-103vs Alabama Crimson TideNov 8
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

Bucknell Bison

Last 10: 6-4Streak L374.2 scored · 72.8 allowed per game3-2 away

L50-84at Pittsburgh PanthersNov 18
L77-83vs Hofstra PrideNov 15
L63-73at Princeton TigersNov 12
W73-62at Mount St. Mary's MountaineersNov 8
W78-70vs Delaware Blue HensNov 4
L77-83vs Navy MidshipmenMar 9
W76-72vs Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsMar 7
W94-81at Holy Cross CrusadersMar 1
W70-67at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsFeb 27
W84-53vs Army Black KnightsFeb 23

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Navy	26-8	-	17-1
Colgate	18-15	6	11-7
Lehigh	18-17	6	11-7
Boston University	17-17	7	10-8
American University	16-16	8	9-9
Loyola Maryland	12-20	9	8-10
Lafayette	11-21	9	8-10
Bucknell	10-23	11	6-12
Army	11-21	12	5-13
Holy Cross	11-22	12	5-13
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	Bucknell Bison	St. John's Red Storm
Field goals	15-51	33-65
Field goal %	29	51
Three-pointers	4-21	10-26
Three-point %	19	38
Free throws	15-22	21-28
Free throw %	68	75
Rebounds	26	48
Offensive rebounds	8	17
Defensive rebounds	18	31
Assists	11	21
Steals	9	15
Blocks	1	7
Turnovers	24	13
Team turnovers	4	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	36
Fast-break points	9	32
Points in the paint	18	44
Fouls	22	19
Largest lead	6	49

How the scoring went

2nd Half30-53Joson Sanon made Free Throw.
2nd Half30-54Joson Sanon made Free Throw.
2nd Half32-54Aleksander Pachucki made Jumper.
2nd Half32-56Ruben Prey made Dunk.
2nd Half32-57Dillon Mitchell made Free Throw.
2nd Half32-58Dillon Mitchell made Free Throw.
2nd Half32-60Ruben Prey made Layup.
2nd Half33-60Brandon McCreesh made Free Throw.
2nd Half34-60Brandon McCreesh made Free Throw.
2nd Half34-63Bryce Hopkins made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ian Jackson.
2nd Half34-66Ian Jackson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zuby Ejiofor.
2nd Half35-66Ruot Bijiek made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-68Ian Jackson made Layup.
2nd Half36-68Achile Spadone made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-68Achile Spadone made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-70Dillon Mitchell made Layup.
2nd Half37-72Ian Jackson made Layup. Assisted by Dylan Darling.
2nd Half37-74Dillon Mitchell made Dunk.
2nd Half37-76Kelvin Odih made Layup.
2nd Half38-76Ruot Bijiek made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-76Ruot Bijiek made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-78Casper Pohto made Layup. Assisted by Ian Jackson.
2nd Half39-81Ian Jackson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kelvin Odih.
2nd Half40-81Amon Dörries made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-81Amon Dörries made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-81Amon Dörries made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-81Amon Dörries made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-83Sadiku Ibine Ayo made Layup. Assisted by Dillon Mitchell.
2nd Half43-84Lefteris Liotopoulos made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-85Lefteris Liotopoulos made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-87Dillon Mitchell made Layup.
2nd Half43-89Dillon Mitchell made Dunk.
2nd Half45-89Grgur Brcic made Layup. Assisted by Jacob Meachem.
2nd Half45-91Ruben Prey made Layup. Assisted by Handje Tamba.
2nd Half45-94Ruben Prey made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Handje Tamba.
2nd Half48-94Aleksander Pachucki made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jacob Meachem.
2nd Half48-95Ruben Prey made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-96Ruben Prey made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-96Matt Lange made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-97Handje Tamba made Free Throw.