NCAAB · Final

St. John's Defeats Providence in NCAAB Showdown

Saturday, February 14, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Amica Mutual Pavilion

St. John's Red Storm 79, Providence Friars 69, 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 Providence Friars?

St. John's Red Storm beat Providence Friars 79-69 at Amica Mutual Pavilion on February 14, 2026.

Who was favored in St. John's Red Storm vs Providence Friars?

St. John's Red Storm were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -345 (about 78% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup at the Amica Mutual Pavilion, the St. John's Red Storm triumphed over the Providence Friars with a final score of 79-69. This victory marks St. John's continued dominance in the current season, extending their winning streak to ten games, while Providence struggles with a record of 3-7 over their last ten outings. The game showcased St. John's strong offensive capabilities, with an average of 83.3 points scored in their last ten games, compared to Providence's average of 86.2 points, albeit with a higher average of 87.9 points allowed.

St. John's entered the game with a robust away record of 5-0, demonstrating their ability to perform well on the road. In contrast, Providence has faced challenges, particularly in their recent games, where they have a home record of 3-2 but have not fared well in away games, going 0-5. The matchup was particularly significant as it featured two teams with contrasting fortunes; St. John's, with a season record of 20-5, is positioned as a formidable contender, while Providence's 11-15 record reflects their struggles this season.

The teams have faced each other three times in recent seasons, with St. John's holding a slight edge in the head-to-head record at 2-1. Their last meeting on January 3, 2026, ended with St. John's winning 77-71, while Providence had previously lost close matches in the two meetings before that. This history added an extra layer of intensity to the game, as both teams aimed to assert their dominance in the rivalry.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the overall performance of both teams suggests that they were at full strength for this crucial encounter. The market had St. John's favored with a spread of 6.5 points, according to DraftKings, indicating confidence in their ability to secure the win. The total points line was set at 167.5, reflecting expectations of a high-scoring game, which ultimately aligned with the offensive output witnessed.

Conditions during the game were typical for a February evening, with no adverse weather factors impacting play, as the matchup was held indoors. Viewers were treated to a display of skill and strategy as both teams vied for control, but it was St. John's who managed to maintain their composure and execute their game plan effectively.

As the game progressed, key moments included free throws from both teams, with St. John's capitalizing on opportunities to stretch their lead. Notable scoring plays featured Zuby Ejiofor and Ryan Mela contributing crucial free throws, while Stefan Vaaks hit a significant three-pointer to keep Providence at bay. The final moments saw St. John's successfully managing the clock and sealing their victory, underscoring their current form and potential as they move deeper into the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SJU -6.5	167.5 o -110 / u -110	St. John's Red Storm -345 · Providence Friars +275

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Leaders

PointsStefan Vaaks20Providence Friars
AssistsStefan Vaaks3Providence Friars
ReboundsRyan Mela9Providence Friars
PointsDylan Darling23St. John's Red Storm
AssistsDillon Mitchell6St. John's Red Storm
ReboundsBryce Hopkins9St. John's Red Storm

Recent form

Providence Friars

Last 10: 3-7Streak L186.2 scored · 87.9 allowed per game3-2 at home

L80-87at Seton Hall PiratesFeb 12
W90-72vs DePaul Blue DemonsFeb 7
W97-87vs Butler BulldogsFeb 5
L73-87at Villanova WildcatsJan 31
L81-87at UConn HuskiesJan 28
L78-81vs Georgetown HoyasJan 24
L104-105at Marquette Golden EaglesJan 19
W93-88vs Creighton BluejaysJan 16
L82-88vs Villanova WildcatsJan 13
L84-97at Xavier MusketeersJan 10

St. John's Red Storm

Last 10: 10-0Streak W1083.3 scored · 71.3 allowed per game5-0 away

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
W84-70at Butler BulldogsJan 7

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	Providence Friars
Field goals	26-68	22-66
Field goal %	38	33
Three-pointers	6-21	5-23
Three-point %	29	22
Free throws	21-30	20-24
Free throw %	70	83
Rebounds	41	49
Offensive rebounds	11	16
Defensive rebounds	30	33
Assists	13	8
Steals	11	3
Blocks	4	6
Turnovers	4	14
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	2	2
Technical fouls, total	2	2
Flagrant fouls	0	2
Points off turnovers	14	2
Fast-break points	18	7
Points in the paint	32	32
Fouls	18	21
Largest lead	13	2
Lead changes	7	7
Time in front	90	7

How the scoring went

2nd Half52-43Dylan Darling makes layup
2nd Half52-44Jamier Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-45Jamier Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-46Oswin Erhunmwunse makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-46Oziyah Sellers makes 19-foot jumper (Zuby Ejiofor assists)
2nd Half54-48Stefan Vaaks makes 6-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half56-48Zuby Ejiofor makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half56-50Ryan Mela makes layup
2nd Half58-50Zuby Ejiofor makes layup (Bryce Hopkins assists)
2nd Half58-52Ryan Mela makes layup
2nd Half59-52Dylan Darling makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half60-52Dylan Darling makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half60-53Stefan Vaaks makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-54Stefan Vaaks makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-54Zuby Ejiofor makes driving layup
2nd Half62-55Stefan Vaaks makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-55Dylan Darling makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-55Dylan Darling makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-57Ryan Mela makes driving layup
2nd Half65-57Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-57Oziyah Sellers makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Zuby Ejiofor assists)
2nd Half67-58Jamier Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-58Joson Sanon makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half70-58Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-58Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-59Stefan Vaaks makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-60Stefan Vaaks makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-60Dylan Darling makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half73-62Oswin Erhunmwunse makes 10-foot hook shot
2nd Half73-63Stefan Vaaks makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-64Stefan Vaaks makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-64Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-64Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-65Ryan Mela makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-66Ryan Mela makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-66Dylan Darling makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half77-66Dylan Darling makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half77-69Stefan Vaaks makes 27-foot three point jumper (Ryan Mela assists)
2nd Half78-69Ian Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half79-69Ian Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2