St. John's Edges Ole Miss in Tight Contest
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Madison Square Garden
St. John's Red Storm 63, Ole Miss Rebels 58, 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 Ole Miss Rebels vs St. John's Red Storm?
St. John's Red Storm beat Ole Miss Rebels 63-58 at Madison Square Garden on December 6, 2025.
Who was favored in Ole Miss Rebels vs St. John's Red Storm?
St. John's Red Storm were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1100 (about 92% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup at Madison Square Garden, the St. John's Red Storm narrowly defeated the Ole Miss Rebels with a final score of 63-58. This game showcased the resilience of both teams, but ultimately, St. John's managed to secure the victory, bolstered by their home-court advantage.
St. John's entered the game with a home record of 5-3 and a recent form that included a 7-3 record over their last ten games, although they were on a one-game losing streak prior to this contest. The Red Storm averaged 88.5 points scored and allowed 72.1 points in those games, indicating a high-scoring offense but also a defense that had shown vulnerabilities. Their last five games had them scoring an average of 88.4 points while allowing 71.6 points, suggesting they were capable of putting up significant numbers, but also prone to giving up points.
On the other side, the Ole Miss Rebels came into the game with a 5-4 record and were struggling with a three-game losing streak. Their recent form showed a 6-4 record over the last ten games, with an average of 76.0 points scored and 69.1 points allowed. In their last five games, Ole Miss averaged 72.6 points scored and 69.8 points allowed, indicating a more balanced but less explosive performance compared to St. John's.
The game was marked by a series of scoring plays that kept the tension high, particularly in the second half. Notable moments included Zuby Ejiofor making free throws that brought Ole Miss within striking distance, as well as Ilias Kamardine’s three-point jumper that momentarily shifted the momentum. However, St. John's maintained their composure, with Dylan Darling contributing crucial free throws in the closing moments to seal the victory.
In terms of home and away performance, St. John's had a solid home record of 6-2, while Ole Miss struggled on the road, holding an away record of 0-2. This disparity likely played a role in the outcome of the game, as the Red Storm were able to leverage their home-court advantage effectively.
The market had priced St. John's as significant favorites, with DraftKings listing them at -13.5 on the spread and -1100.0 on the moneyline, while Ole Miss was at 700.0 on the moneyline. The total for the game was set at 151.5, reflecting expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair given both teams' offensive capabilities.
The game conditions were typical for a December evening in New York, with a lively atmosphere in Madison Square Garden that likely energized the players. Fans witnessed a competitive matchup that highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of both teams.
As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a display of strategic play from both sides, with St. John's capitalizing on their offensive prowess while Ole Miss fought hard to stay in the game. The final score of 63-58 reflects the tight nature of the contest, where every point mattered and the outcome was in doubt until the final moments.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SJU -13.5 | 151.5 o -108 / u -112 | Ole Miss Rebels +700 · St. John's Red Storm -1100 |
Leaders
- PointsZuby Ejiofor15St. John's Red Storm
- AssistsBryce Hopkins2St. John's Red Storm
- ReboundsZuby Ejiofor9St. John's Red Storm
- PointsMalik Dia18Ole Miss Rebels
- AssistsIlias Kamardine2Ole Miss Rebels
- ReboundsMalik Dia10Ole Miss Rebels
Recent form
St. John's Red Storm
Last 10: 7-3Streak L188.5 scored · 72.1 allowed per game6-2 at home
- L74-85at Auburn TigersNov 27
- W96-81at Baylor BearsNov 25
- L82-83vs Iowa State CyclonesNov 24
- W97-49vs Bucknell BisonNov 21
- 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
Ole Miss Rebels
Last 10: 6-4Streak L376 scored · 69.1 allowed per game0-2 away
- L66-75vs Miami HurricanesDec 3
- L74-75vs Utah UtesNov 27
- L69-74at Iowa HawkeyesNov 26
- W72-65vs Austin Peay GovernorsNov 19
- W82-60vs Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersNov 15
- W83-77vs Memphis TigersNov 12
- W86-65vs UL Monroe WarhawksNov 8
- W88-58vs SE Louisiana LionsNov 4
- L57-62at Auburn TigersMar 14
- W83-80vs Arkansas RazorbacksMar 13
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 | Ole Miss Rebels | St. John's Red Storm |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-55 | 17-50 |
| Field goal % | 36 | 34 |
| Three-pointers | 2-16 | 4-22 |
| Three-point % | 13 | 18 |
| Free throws | 16-20 | 25-35 |
| Free throw % | 80 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 23 |
| Assists | 9 | 8 |
| Steals | 11 | 13 |
| Blocks | 3 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 20 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 0 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 24 |
| Fouls | 26 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 15 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 3 | 89 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half29-36Malik Dia made Layup. Assisted by Kezza Giffa.
- 2nd Half31-36Ilias Kamardine made Layup.
- 2nd Half31-37Zuby Ejiofor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half31-38Zuby Ejiofor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half31-40Dillon Mitchell made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half33-40Ilias Kamardine made Layup.
- 2nd Half33-42Bryce Hopkins made Layup.
- 2nd Half33-44Bryce Hopkins made Jumper. Assisted by Dylan Darling.
- 2nd Half34-44AJ Storr made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half35-44AJ Storr made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half35-46Zuby Ejiofor made Layup. Assisted by Oziyah Sellers.
- 2nd Half35-48Zuby Ejiofor made Layup. Assisted by Bryce Hopkins.
- 2nd Half36-48Kezza Giffa made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-48Kezza Giffa made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-51Sadiku Ibine Ayo made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dylan Darling.
- 2nd Half38-51Ilias Kamardine made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-51Ilias Kamardine made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-51Malik Dia made Layup. Assisted by Koren Johnson.
- 2nd Half43-51Ilias Kamardine made Layup.
- 2nd Half45-51Kezza Giffa made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-51Malik Dia made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-51Malik Dia made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-52Zuby Ejiofor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-53Zuby Ejiofor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-55Dylan Darling made Layup.
- 2nd Half49-55Koren Johnson made Jumper. Assisted by Malik Dia.
- 2nd Half50-55Kezza Giffa made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-55Kezza Giffa made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-56Dylan Darling made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-56Malik Dia made Layup. Assisted by Ilias Kamardine.
- 2nd Half53-57Dylan Darling made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-58Dylan Darling made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-59Zuby Ejiofor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-60Zuby Ejiofor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-60Ilias Kamardine made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kezza Giffa.
- 2nd Half56-61Dylan Darling made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-61Malik Dia made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-61Malik Dia made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-62Joson Sanon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-63Dylan Darling made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours St. John's Red Storm, below favours Ole Miss Rebels.
Venue
- Madison Square GardenNew York, NY
- Attendance14799
- OfficialsDoug Shows, Brian O'Connell, Matt Potter
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