St. John's Dominates Quinnipiac in Season Opener
Monday, November 3, 2025, 6:30 PM ET · Carnesecca Arena
St. John's Red Storm 108, Quinnipiac Bobcats 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Quinnipiac Bobcats vs St. John's Red Storm?
St. John's Red Storm beat Quinnipiac Bobcats 108-74 at Carnesecca Arena on November 3, 2025.
In a commanding performance, the St. John's Red Storm defeated the Quinnipiac Bobcats 108-74 in their season opener at Carnesecca Arena. This victory marks St. John's continuation of a strong trend, extending their winning streak to ten games, while Quinnipiac, now at 0-1 for the season, faces challenges following their recent loss.
St. John's entered the game with an impressive record of 1-0 for the season and a formidable 9-1 record over their last ten games. The Red Storm have been scoring at an average of 79.3 points per game while allowing 68.0, showcasing their offensive prowess and solid defensive capabilities. They have maintained an unbeaten home record of 6-0, further establishing Carnesecca Arena as a tough venue for visiting teams.
Quinnipiac, on the other hand, came into this matchup with a 0-1 record for the season and a 6-4 record over their last ten games. The Bobcats have averaged 76.3 points per game but have allowed 74.6, indicating a struggle on the defensive end. Their away record stands at 2-2, which reflects a mixed performance in hostile environments.
The two teams previously met on November 9, 2024, where St. John's also emerged victorious with a score of 96-73. This recent history added a layer of anticipation to their latest encounter, as St. John's aimed to maintain their dominance over Quinnipiac.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either side, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this matchup. The market had priced St. John's with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a strong belief in their ability to secure a victory.
The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather or external factors reported that could have influenced the outcome. As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a showcase of St. John's offensive capabilities, highlighted by their ability to score freely and maintain a significant lead throughout.
Key moments in the game included a series of scoring plays in the second half, where St. John's continued to build on their lead. Notable plays included Kelvin Odih's two-point tip shot and a three-point jumper from Samson Reilly, both contributing to the team's impressive scoring display.
As the final buzzer sounded, the scoreboard reflected a decisive victory for St. John's, emphasizing their current form and setting a positive tone for the rest of the season.
Leaders
- PointsDillon Mitchell18St. John's Red Storm
- AssistsDylan Darling6St. John's Red Storm
- ReboundsDillon Mitchell7St. John's Red Storm
- PointsJaden Zimmerman19Quinnipiac Bobcats
- AssistsAsim Jones3Quinnipiac Bobcats
- ReboundsSpence Wewe8Quinnipiac Bobcats
Recent form
St. John's Red Storm
Last 10: 9-1Streak W979.3 scored · 68 allowed per game6-0 at home
- 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
- L71-73at Villanova WildcatsFeb 12
Quinnipiac Bobcats
Last 10: 6-4Streak L176.3 scored · 74.6 allowed per game2-2 away
- L73-81vs Iona GaelsMar 14
- W78-64vs Rider BroncsMar 12
- L74-83at Fairfield StagsMar 9
- W79-70vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersMar 7
- L63-73at Merrimack WarriorsMar 2
- W69-64vs Saint Peter's PeacocksMar 1
- W74-71at Manhattan JaspersFeb 23
- W79-74vs Iona GaelsFeb 16
- W99-90at Sacred Heart PioneersFeb 15
- L75-76vs Niagara Purple EaglesFeb 8
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 23-11 | - | 17-3 |
| Saint Peter's | 17-12 | 3 | 14-6 |
| Siena | 23-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Marist | 19-12 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Quinnipiac | 19-13 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Fairfield | 21-13 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 15-17 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Iona | 18-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Sacred Heart | 14-19 | 8 | 9-11 |
| Manhattan | 12-20 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Canisius | 10-21 | 12 | 5-15 |
| Niagara | 8-22 | 12 | 5-15 |
| Rider | 4-25 | 14 | 3-17 |
| 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 | Quinnipiac Bobcats | St. John's Red Storm |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-67 | 39-69 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 57 |
| Three-pointers | 7-18 | 8-19 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 42 |
| Free throws | 13-19 | 22-34 |
| Free throw % | 68 | 65 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 45 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 16 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 29 |
| Assists | 10 | 25 |
| Steals | 11 | 12 |
| Blocks | 6 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 22 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 32 |
| Fast-break points | 16 | 44 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 60 |
| Fouls | 26 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 45 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half44-63Asim Jones made Layup. Assisted by Amarri Monroe.
- 2nd Half44-65Sadiku Ibine Ayo made Layup. Assisted by Oziyah Sellers.
- 2nd Half46-65Asim Jones made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-66Zuby Ejiofor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-66Keith Mcknight made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-68Sadiku Ibine Ayo made Dunk. Assisted by Bryce Hopkins.
- 2nd Half48-70Zuby Ejiofor made Dunk. Assisted by Oziyah Sellers.
- 2nd Half48-72Zuby Ejiofor made Layup. Assisted by Bryce Hopkins.
- 2nd Half48-74Joson Sanon made Layup. Assisted by Bryce Hopkins.
- 2nd Half50-74Keith Mcknight made Layup.
- 2nd Half50-75Joson Sanon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-76Joson Sanon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-76Asim Jones made Jumper.
- 2nd Half52-77Joson Sanon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-79Dillon Mitchell made Layup. Assisted by Dylan Darling.
- 2nd Half52-81Ian Jackson made Layup. Assisted by Ruben Prey.
- 2nd Half52-83Joson Sanon made Layup. Assisted by Dylan Darling.
- 2nd Half52-86Ian Jackson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dylan Darling.
- 2nd Half52-89Lefteris Liotopoulos made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dillon Mitchell.
- 2nd Half55-89Keith Mcknight made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half55-90Lefteris Liotopoulos made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-92Dillon Mitchell made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half55-93Dillon Mitchell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-93Asim Jones made Jumper.
- 2nd Half57-94Dylan Darling made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-95Dylan Darling made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-98Ian Jackson made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half57-100Ian Jackson made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-102Kelvin Odih made Layup.
- 2nd Half58-102Jaden Zimmerman made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-102Jaden Zimmerman made Jumper.
- 2nd Half63-102Samson Reilly made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ronell Giles Jr..
- 2nd Half63-104Kelvin Odih made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half65-104Nate Guerengomba made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-105Kelvin Odih made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-105Spence Wewe made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-105Samson Reilly made Jumper.
- 2nd Half71-105Samson Reilly made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nate Guerengomba.
- 2nd Half71-108Fotis Konstantinidis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Oziyah Sellers.
- 2nd Half74-108Samson Reilly made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Braylan Ritvo.
Win probability
Above the line favours St. John's Red Storm, below favours Quinnipiac Bobcats.
Venue
- Carnesecca ArenaQueens, NY
- Attendance5260
- OfficialsNathan Farrell, Michael Palau, Tim Smith
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