NCAAB · Final

St. John's Tops Marquette in Close Contest

Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Fiserv Forum

St. John's Red Storm 76, Marquette Golden Eagles 70, 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 St. John's Red Storm vs Marquette Golden Eagles?

St. John's Red Storm beat Marquette Golden Eagles 76-70 at Fiserv Forum on February 18, 2026.

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

St. John's Red Storm were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -440 (about 81% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the St. John's Red Storm edged out the Marquette Golden Eagles with a final score of 76-70 at Fiserv Forum. This victory extends St. John's impressive winning streak to 11 games, showcasing their strong form as they continue to dominate the court. The Red Storm's record now stands at 21-5, while Marquette struggles with a 9-18 record, reflecting their recent challenges this season.

St. John's has been in exceptional form, winning all of their last ten games, with an average of 82.8 points scored and only 71.2 points allowed. Their recent victories include a 79-69 win against the Providence Friars and an 87-82 triumph over the Xavier Musketeers. In contrast, Marquette has only managed three wins in their last ten outings, with an average of 77.9 points scored and 79.8 points allowed. Their last two games were losses, including a close defeat to the Xavier Musketeers, where they lost 88-96.

At home, Marquette holds a record of 3-1 in their last four games, but they have struggled significantly on the road, failing to secure a win in their last six away games. St. John's, on the other hand, has been flawless in their last five away games, further solidifying their status as a formidable opponent.

The historical context of this matchup leans heavily in favor of St. John's, who have won all four of their previous meetings against Marquette this season and last. The most recent encounter on January 13, 2026, saw St. John's dominate with a 92-68 victory, highlighting their ability to outperform Marquette consistently.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any key player absences for either team, which means both sides were likely at full strength for this critical matchup. The betting market reflected St. John's strong form, with DraftKings listing them as 8.5-point favorites, indicating confidence in their ability to secure a win.

The conditions at Fiserv Forum were typical for a late February evening, with fans eager to support their home team. Despite the loss, Marquette's fans remained vocal throughout the game, creating an electric atmosphere.

As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a series of scoring plays that kept the tension high. Notable moments included free throws made by Tre Norman and Lefteris Liotopoulos, which contributed to St. John's late-game lead. Nigel James Jr. also made a significant layup, bringing Marquette within striking distance at 72-70, but St. John's maintained their composure to seal the victory.

Overall, this game exemplified the competitive nature of college basketball, with St. John's showcasing their prowess as they continue their winning streak and Marquette seeking to find their footing as the season progresses.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SJU -8.5	157.5 o -110 / u -110	St. John's Red Storm -440 · Marquette Golden Eagles +340

What these prices pay on $100 · What these numbers mean

Leaders

PointsNigel James Jr.25Marquette Golden Eagles
AssistsChase Ross4Marquette Golden Eagles
ReboundsBen Gold10Marquette Golden Eagles
PointsBryce Hopkins23St. John's Red Storm
AssistsDylan Darling5St. John's Red Storm
ReboundsBryce Hopkins10St. John's Red Storm

Recent form

Marquette Golden Eagles

Last 10: 3-7Streak L277.9 scored · 79.8 allowed per game3-1 at home

L88-96at Xavier MusketeersFeb 14
L74-77at Villanova WildcatsFeb 11
W70-55vs Butler BulldogsFeb 7
L64-69at Seton Hall PiratesJan 31
W86-62vs Creighton BluejaysJan 28
L76-87at Butler BulldogsJan 24
W105-104vs Providence FriarsJan 19
L75-80at DePaul Blue DemonsJan 17
L68-92at St. John's Red StormJan 13
L73-76vs Villanova WildcatsJan 10

St. John's Red Storm

Last 10: 10-0Streak W1082.8 scored · 71.2 allowed per game5-0 away

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
W90-73at Creighton BluejaysJan 10

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	St. John's Red Storm	Marquette Golden Eagles
Field goals	26-58	26-61
Field goal %	45	43
Three-pointers	8-25	6-21
Three-point %	32	29
Free throws	16-24	12-16
Free throw %	67	75
Rebounds	41	33
Offensive rebounds	13	10
Defensive rebounds	28	23
Assists	17	12
Steals	6	8
Blocks	4	2
Turnovers	12	10
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	12
Fast-break points	18	11
Points in the paint	28	38
Fouls	19	19
Largest lead	11	6
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	75	13

How the scoring went

1st Half44-35Nigel James Jr. makes 10-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half44-37Nigel James Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half44-39Nigel James Jr. makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half44-41Royce Parham makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half44-43Nigel James Jr. makes 3-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half44-46Chase Ross makes 26-foot three point jumper (Caedin Hamilton assists)
2nd Half46-46Zuby Ejiofor makes layup (Dylan Darling assists)
2nd Half46-49Damarius Owens makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tre Norman assists)
2nd Half47-49Oziyah Sellers makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half48-49Oziyah Sellers makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half50-49Oziyah Sellers makes 19-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half50-51Tre Norman makes layup
2nd Half50-52Tre Norman makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half50-54Nigel James Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half50-56Nigel James Jr. makes driving layup (Tre Norman assists)
2nd Half52-56Zuby Ejiofor makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half53-56Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-56Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-56Ian Jackson makes driving layup
2nd Half59-56Bryce Hopkins makes 28-foot three point jumper (Dillon Mitchell assists)
2nd Half59-59Nigel James Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper (Adrien Stevens assists)
2nd Half61-59Bryce Hopkins makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half63-59Bryce Hopkins makes layup (Ian Jackson assists)
2nd Half64-59Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half64-61Nigel James Jr. makes 12-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half67-61Joson Sanon makes 26-foot three point jumper (Dillon Mitchell assists)
2nd Half68-61Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-62Chase Ross makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-63Chase Ross makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-63Zuby Ejiofor makes layup (Joson Sanon assists)
2nd Half71-63Joson Sanon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-66Adrien Stevens makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half71-67Tre Norman makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-67Lefteris Liotopoulos makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-69Nigel James Jr. makes driving layup (Chase Ross assists)
2nd Half72-70Nigel James Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half73-70Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-70Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-70Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-70Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

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