NCAAB · Final

St. John's Dominates Marquette in Convincing Win

Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:30 PM ET · Madison Square Garden

St. John's Red Storm 92, Marquette Golden Eagles 68, 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 Marquette Golden Eagles vs St. John's Red Storm?

St. John's Red Storm beat Marquette Golden Eagles 92-68 at Madison Square Garden on January 13, 2026.

Who was favored in Marquette Golden Eagles vs St. John's Red Storm?

St. John's Red Storm were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1600 (about 94% implied). The favorite won.

In a commanding performance, the St. John's Red Storm defeated the Marquette Golden Eagles 92-68 at Madison Square Garden. This victory further solidifies St. John's strong position in the NCAAB landscape, showcasing their recent form and ability to score effectively. St. John's improved their home record to 13-5, while Marquette fell to 6-13 overall.

St. John's entered the game with a record of 12-5, boasting a strong home record of 4-1 in their last five games, averaging 85.0 points scored while allowing 72.4 points. They were riding a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated the Creighton Bluejays 90-73 and the Butler Bulldogs 84-70. The Red Storm's offensive prowess was evident, as they scored an impressive 79.8 points per game over their last ten outings, while their defense allowed an average of 71.3 points.

In contrast, Marquette struggled with a record of 6-12, and they have been on a downward trend with only two wins in their last ten games, resulting in a 2-8 record. Their recent form included a narrow 76-73 loss to the Villanova Wildcats and a tight 66-65 victory against the Xavier Musketeers. Marquette's scoring average was significantly lower, at 68.5 points per game, while they allowed an average of 77.7 points, indicating defensive challenges.

Historically, St. John's has had the upper hand in their recent meetings with Marquette, winning all three encounters in the 2025 season. Their previous matchups included a 79-63 victory at home and a close 86-84 win on the road, showcasing their ability to compete at a high level against this opponent.

The odds provided by DraftKings reflected St. John's strong standing, with a spread of -15.5 and a total set at 155.5. The moneyline indicated heavy favoritism for St. John's at -1600, while Marquette was listed at +900, highlighting the disparity in expectations for the matchup.

The game conditions were favorable for both teams, played in the iconic Madison Square Garden, which often serves as a neutral site for high-stakes college basketball. Fans witnessed a high-scoring affair as St. John's took control early and maintained their lead throughout the game.

Key moments in the game included several scoring plays that showcased St. John's offensive depth. Ian Jackson contributed significantly with a driving layup and a dunk that capped off the scoring for the Red Storm. Chase Ross added to the scoreline with crucial free throws, while Oziyah Sellers and Michael Phillips II hit important shots to keep the momentum in St. John's favor.

Overall, the match highlighted St. John's offensive capabilities and their ability to dominate at home, while Marquette will need to regroup as they continue to face challenges in their season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SJU -15.5	155.5 o -112 / u -108	Marquette Golden Eagles +900 · St. John's Red Storm -1600

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Leaders

PointsOziyah Sellers24St. John's Red Storm
AssistsDillon Mitchell4St. John's Red Storm
ReboundsBryce Hopkins8St. John's Red Storm
PointsChase Ross20Marquette Golden Eagles
AssistsNigel James Jr.4Marquette Golden Eagles
ReboundsMichael Phillips II6Marquette Golden Eagles

Recent form

St. John's Red Storm

Last 10: 7-3Streak W279.8 scored · 71.3 allowed per game4-1 at home

W90-73at Creighton BluejaysJan 10
W84-70at Butler BulldogsJan 7
L71-77vs Providence FriarsJan 3
W95-83at Georgetown HoyasJan 1
W85-59vs Harvard CrimsonDec 23
L66-78at Kentucky WildcatsDec 20
W79-66vs DePaul Blue DemonsDec 17
W91-64vs Iona GaelsDec 13
W63-58vs Ole Miss RebelsDec 7
L74-85at Auburn TigersNov 27

Marquette Golden Eagles

Last 10: 2-8Streak L168.5 scored · 77.7 allowed per game0-4 away

L73-76vs Villanova WildcatsJan 10
W66-65vs Xavier MusketeersJan 8
L57-73at UConn HuskiesJan 4
L73-79vs Seton Hall PiratesDec 31
L63-84at Creighton BluejaysDec 21
L69-78vs Georgetown HoyasDec 18
L59-79at Purdue BoilermakersDec 13
L76-96at Wisconsin BadgersDec 6
W75-72vs Valparaiso BeaconsDec 3
L74-75vs Oklahoma SoonersNov 28

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	Marquette Golden Eagles	St. John's Red Storm
Field goals	23-49	33-65
Field goal %	47	51
Three-pointers	5-15	5-19
Three-point %	33	26
Free throws	17-27	21-24
Free throw %	63	88
Rebounds	26	39
Offensive rebounds	7	13
Defensive rebounds	19	26
Assists	10	20
Steals	7	9
Blocks	4	2
Turnovers	19	12
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	24
Fast-break points	14	10
Points in the paint	36	48
Fouls	17	18
Largest lead	0	24
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	99

How the scoring went

2nd Half42-54Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-55Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-55Damarius Owens makes driving layup (Nigel James Jr. assists)
2nd Half45-55Damarius Owens makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-56Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-57Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-57Royce Parham makes driving layup
2nd Half47-59Bryce Hopkins makes layup
2nd Half47-61Bryce Hopkins makes layup
2nd Half47-62Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-64Bryce Hopkins makes 1-foot dunk (Zuby Ejiofor assists)
2nd Half47-66Oziyah Sellers makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half47-67Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-68Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-70Dillon Mitchell makes 2-foot dunk (Bryce Hopkins assists)
2nd Half50-70Chase Ross makes 23-foot three point jumper (Adrien Stevens assists)
2nd Half50-72Zuby Ejiofor makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half52-72Nigel James Jr. makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half52-74Zuby Ejiofor makes layup
2nd Half52-75Joson Sanon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-76Joson Sanon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-76Nigel James Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half54-78Joson Sanon makes 16-foot jumper (Zuby Ejiofor assists)
2nd Half55-78Nigel James Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-78Nigel James Jr. makes layup
2nd Half59-78Damarius Owens makes 2-foot dunk (Chase Ross assists)
2nd Half59-79Joson Sanon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-80Joson Sanon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-82Zuby Ejiofor makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half60-82Chase Ross makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-84Joson Sanon makes driving layup
2nd Half63-84Adrien Stevens makes 24-foot three point jumper (Nigel James Jr. assists)
2nd Half63-86Ian Jackson makes driving layup
2nd Half64-86Chase Ross makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-86Chase Ross makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-88Oziyah Sellers makes 9-foot floating jump shot (Ian Jackson assists)
2nd Half68-88Michael Phillips II makes 25-foot three point jumper (Damarius Owens assists)
2nd Half68-89Ruben Prey makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-90Ruben Prey makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-92Ian Jackson makes 1-foot dunk (Ruben Prey assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours St. John's Red Storm, below favours Marquette Golden Eagles.