NCAAB · Final

St. John's Dominates Creighton at Madison Square Garden

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · Madison Square Garden

St. John's Red Storm 81, Creighton Bluejays 52, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Creighton Bluejays vs St. John's Red Storm?

St. John's Red Storm beat Creighton Bluejays 81-52 at Madison Square Garden on February 21, 2026.

Who was favored in Creighton Bluejays vs St. John's Red Storm?

St. John's Red Storm were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1000 (about 91% implied). The favorite won.

In a commanding performance, the St. John's Red Storm defeated the Creighton Bluejays with a final score of 81-52 at Madison Square Garden. This victory not only showcased St. John's impressive home record but also highlighted their dominant form as they extended their winning streak to ten games.

St. John's entered the matchup with a remarkable home record of 22-5 and had been on a roll, winning all of their last ten games. Their recent form has seen them average 81.4 points scored per game while allowing 70.9 points, demonstrating a potent offense paired with a solid defense. In their last five games, they maintained an average of 78.2 points scored and allowed 69.8 points, further solidifying their status as a formidable opponent.

In contrast, Creighton came into the game with a record of 14-14 and had struggled in their recent outings, posting a 4-6 record over their last ten games. They averaged 75.6 points scored but were plagued by a leaky defense that allowed an average of 82.0 points. Their last five games reflected a slight improvement, with an average of 73.6 points scored and 76.0 points allowed, but they remained inconsistent.

Historically, St. John's has had the upper hand in their recent meetings with Creighton, winning three of their last four encounters. Their previous matchup this season, held on January 10, 2026, ended in a 90-73 victory for St. John's. The Red Storm also won their last two home games against Creighton, including a significant 82-66 win in March 2025.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this important matchup.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had St. John's favored by 12.5 points, with a total set at 156.5. The money line indicated strong confidence in the home team, with St. John's at -1000 and Creighton at +650. This pricing reflected the disparity in the teams' recent performances and records.

The game conditions at Madison Square Garden were likely favorable for St. John's, as they have consistently performed well at this venue, further enhancing their home-court advantage.

As the game unfolded, St. John's showcased their offensive prowess, consistently outpacing Creighton. Key moments included a series of scoring plays in the second half, where St. John's maintained control and extended their lead. The final score of 81-52 underscores the dominance of St. John's, who not only secured the win but also demonstrated their potential as a strong contender in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SJU -12.5	156.5 o -110 / u -110	Creighton Bluejays +650 · St. John's Red Storm -1000

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Leaders

PointsDylan Darling17St. John's Red Storm
AssistsDillon Mitchell7St. John's Red Storm
ReboundsBryce Hopkins10St. John's Red Storm
PointsFedor Zugic9Creighton Bluejays
AssistsNik Graves5Creighton Bluejays
ReboundsJasen Green7Creighton Bluejays

Recent form

St. John's Red Storm

Last 10: 10-0Streak W1081.4 scored · 70.9 allowed per game5-0 at home

W76-70at Marquette Golden EaglesFeb 19
W79-69at Providence FriarsFeb 14
W87-82vs Xavier MusketeersFeb 9
W81-72vs UConn HuskiesFeb 7
W68-56at DePaul Blue DemonsFeb 4
W92-70vs Butler BulldogsJan 29
W88-83at Xavier MusketeersJan 24
W65-60vs Seton Hall PiratesJan 21
W86-79at Villanova WildcatsJan 18
W92-68vs Marquette Golden EaglesJan 13

Creighton Bluejays

Last 10: 4-6Streak W175.6 scored · 82 allowed per game1-4 away

W91-84at UConn HuskiesFeb 19
L69-80vs Villanova WildcatsFeb 14
L71-72at DePaul Blue DemonsFeb 12
W69-68vs Seton Hall PiratesFeb 7
L68-76at Georgetown HoyasFeb 5
L58-85vs UConn HuskiesFeb 1
L62-86at Marquette Golden EaglesJan 28
W94-93vs Xavier MusketeersJan 22
L88-93at Providence FriarsJan 16
W86-83vs Georgetown HoyasJan 14

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	Creighton Bluejays	St. John's Red Storm
Field goals	17-53	29-63
Field goal %	32	46
Three-pointers	6-22	3-14
Three-point %	27	21
Free throws	12-18	20-23
Free throw %	67	87
Rebounds	30	44
Offensive rebounds	5	10
Defensive rebounds	25	34
Assists	12	20
Steals	6	10
Blocks	3	6
Turnovers	18	11
Team turnovers	2	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	19
Fast-break points	13	21
Points in the paint	20	40
Fouls	19	17
Largest lead	0	33
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	99

How the scoring went

1st Half27-41Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half27-42Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half29-42Josh Dix makes driving layup (Nik Graves assists)
2nd Half32-42Nik Graves makes 25-foot three pointer
2nd Half32-43Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half32-44Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half34-44Jasen Green makes layup (Nik Graves assists)
2nd Half34-46Joson Sanon makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Dillon Mitchell assists)
2nd Half34-48Dillon Mitchell makes driving layup
2nd Half34-50Oziyah Sellers makes layup
2nd Half34-51Oziyah Sellers makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half34-53Zuby Ejiofor makes layup (Joson Sanon assists)
2nd Half35-53Blake Harper makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half36-53Blake Harper makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-54Dylan Darling makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half36-55Dylan Darling makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-57Dylan Darling makes driving layup (Dillon Mitchell assists)
2nd Half36-59Bryce Hopkins makes layup (Dillon Mitchell assists)
2nd Half37-59Nik Graves makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half38-59Nik Graves makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half38-62Dylan Darling makes 27-foot three point jumper (Joson Sanon assists)
2nd Half38-65Ruben Prey makes 27-foot three point jumper (Dylan Darling assists)
2nd Half38-67Ruben Prey makes 8-foot hook shot
2nd Half38-68Dylan Darling makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-69Dylan Darling makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half40-69Josh Dix makes layup (Fedor Zugic assists)
2nd Half40-71Oziyah Sellers makes 19-foot pullup jump shot (Ruben Prey assists)
2nd Half43-71Isaac Traudt makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ty Davis assists)
2nd Half43-73Bryce Hopkins makes layup
2nd Half43-74Lefteris Liotopoulos makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-75Lefteris Liotopoulos makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-75Hudson Greer makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-77Sadiku Ibine Ayo makes driving layup (Lefteris Liotopoulos assists)
2nd Half46-77Kerem Konan makes layup
2nd Half46-79Dylan Darling makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half47-79Kerem Konan makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-79Kerem Konan makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-81Handje Tamba makes 8-foot hook shot (Sadiku Ibine Ayo assists)
2nd Half51-81Isaac Traudt makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ty Davis assists)
2nd Half52-81Kerem Konan makes free throw 1 of 2