NCAAB · Final

St. John's Defeats Seton Hall in Close Contest

Friday, March 6, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Prudential Center

St. John's Red Storm 72, Seton Hall Pirates 65, 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 Seton Hall Pirates?

St. John's Red Storm beat Seton Hall Pirates 72-65 at Prudential Center on March 6, 2026.

Who was favored in St. John's Red Storm vs Seton Hall Pirates?

St. John's Red Storm were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -230 (about 70% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the St. John's Red Storm emerged victorious over the Seton Hall Pirates with a final score of 72-65 at the Prudential Center. This game was significant as it marked the fourth consecutive victory for St. John's over Seton Hall, extending their head-to-head record to 4-0 in recent meetings.

Entering this game, St. John's had been in strong form, boasting a record of 25-6 overall and a recent stretch of 9-1 in their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. They averaged 76.5 points per game while allowing 66.9 points during this span. Their away record was particularly impressive at 3-1, showcasing their ability to perform outside of their home venue. In contrast, Seton Hall held a record of 20-11 and had a more mixed recent performance, going 6-4 in their last ten games with an average of 68.5 points scored and 66.4 points allowed. They had a home record of 4-1, indicating they were strong on their own court, but they faced challenges against St. John's in this fixture.

The game began with both teams trading baskets, but St. John's gradually pulled ahead, maintaining a lead that they would not relinquish. Key moments in the second half included a layup by Najai Hines and a crucial three-point jumper by AJ Staton-McCray, which helped to extend their lead to 66-63. Zuby Ejiofor contributed significantly, making two free throws that increased St. John's lead to 68-63. Seton Hall fought back with a tip-in layup from Josh Rivera, but St. John's responded with a layup from Dillon Mitchell and two more free throws from Oziyah Sellers, sealing their victory.

In terms of injuries, there were no specific details provided in the block, but both teams appeared to be at full strength for this critical matchup. The market had set the odds with St. John's favored by 5.5 points according to DraftKings, reflecting their strong season performance and recent form.

The total points for the game were set at 138.5, and with the final score reaching 137 points, it narrowly missed the over/under mark. Conditions at the Prudential Center were typical for a late-season college basketball game, with a charged atmosphere as both teams vied for a crucial win.

Viewers were treated to an exciting game characterized by strong defensive plays and strategic offensive executions from both teams. The performance of Adam Clark, who assisted on multiple key plays, stood out as a highlight of the game. As the season progresses, this victory for St. John's solidifies their position as a formidable contender in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SJU -5.5	138.5 o -108 / u -112	St. John's Red Storm -230 · Seton Hall Pirates +190

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Leaders

PointsAdam Clark15Seton Hall Pirates
AssistsAdam Clark3Seton Hall Pirates
ReboundsMike Williams9Seton Hall Pirates
PointsZuby Ejiofor21St. John's Red Storm
AssistsDillon Mitchell7St. John's Red Storm
ReboundsBryce Hopkins7St. John's Red Storm

Recent form

Seton Hall Pirates

Last 10: 6-4Streak W168.5 scored · 66.4 allowed per game4-1 at home

W77-68at Xavier MusketeersMar 4
L67-71at UConn HuskiesFeb 28
W51-47vs Georgetown HoyasFeb 21
L57-69vs DePaul Blue DemonsFeb 19
W63-56at Butler BulldogsFeb 15
W87-80vs Providence FriarsFeb 12
L68-69at Creighton BluejaysFeb 7
L60-72at Villanova WildcatsFeb 4
W69-64vs Marquette Golden EaglesJan 31
W86-68vs Xavier MusketeersJan 29

St. John's Red Storm

Last 10: 9-1Streak W276.5 scored · 66.9 allowed per game3-1 away

W72-69vs Georgetown HoyasMar 4
W89-57vs Villanova WildcatsMar 1
L40-72at UConn HuskiesFeb 26
W81-52vs Creighton BluejaysFeb 21
W76-70at Marquette Golden EaglesFeb 19
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

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	Seton Hall Pirates
Field goals	26-52	23-56
Field goal %	50	41
Three-pointers	7-20	1-11
Three-point %	35	9
Free throws	13-22	18-27
Free throw %	59	67
Rebounds	30	36
Offensive rebounds	8	14
Defensive rebounds	22	22
Assists	16	8
Steals	5	5
Blocks	6	4
Turnovers	10	9
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	10
Fast-break points	12	6
Points in the paint	38	38
Fouls	18	17
Largest lead	11	4
Lead changes	5	5
Time in front	84	9

How the scoring went

2nd Half37-31Joson Sanon makes 26-foot three point jumper (Dillon Mitchell assists)
2nd Half37-33Adam Clark makes layup
2nd Half40-33Joson Sanon makes 26-foot three point jumper (Dillon Mitchell assists)
2nd Half40-35Elijah Fisher makes layup (Mike Williams assists)
2nd Half41-35Ruben Prey makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-35Oziyah Sellers makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dillon Mitchell assists)
2nd Half44-37Adam Clark makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half44-39Najai Hines makes layup (AJ Staton-McCray assists)
2nd Half44-40Najai Hines makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half44-42Trey Parker makes layup
2nd Half44-43Jacob Dar makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-43Dylan Darling makes layup
2nd Half46-44Najai Hines makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-45Najai Hines makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-45Dylan Darling makes layup
2nd Half50-45Bryce Hopkins makes layup (Ruben Prey assists)
2nd Half50-47Stephon Payne makes layup
2nd Half50-49AJ Staton-McCray makes layup
2nd Half52-49Bryce Hopkins makes layup
2nd Half55-49Oziyah Sellers makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half55-51Elijah Fisher makes 5-foot jumper
2nd Half57-51Zuby Ejiofor makes 10-foot jumper (Dillon Mitchell assists)
2nd Half59-51Zuby Ejiofor makes layup
2nd Half62-51Oziyah Sellers makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dylan Darling assists)
2nd Half62-53Adam Clark makes 17-foot jumper
2nd Half62-54Adam Clark makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-54Dylan Darling makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-54Dylan Darling makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-56Adam Clark makes layup
2nd Half64-57Adam Clark makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-58Adam Clark makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-58Zuby Ejiofor makes layup
2nd Half66-60Najai Hines makes layup (Adam Clark assists)
2nd Half66-63AJ Staton-McCray makes 25-foot three point jumper (Adam Clark assists)
2nd Half67-63Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-63Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-65Josh Rivera makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half70-65Dillon Mitchell makes layup (Zuby Ejiofor assists)
2nd Half71-65Oziyah Sellers makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-65Oziyah Sellers makes free throw 2 of 2