NCAAB · Final

St. John's Dominates Villanova in NCAAB Showdown

Saturday, February 28, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Madison Square Garden

St. John's Red Storm 89, Villanova Wildcats 57, 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 Villanova Wildcats vs St. John's Red Storm?

St. John's Red Storm beat Villanova Wildcats 89-57 at Madison Square Garden on February 28, 2026.

Who was favored in Villanova Wildcats vs St. John's Red Storm?

St. John's Red Storm were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -355 (about 78% implied). The favorite won.

In a commanding performance, the St. John's Red Storm triumphed over the Villanova Wildcats with a final score of 89-57 at Madison Square Garden. This victory not only showcased St. John's offensive prowess but also highlighted their defensive capabilities, as they limited Villanova to just 57 points. The game was significant for both teams, given their strong records heading into the matchup; St. John's held a home record of 23-6, while Villanova had an away record of 22-7.

St. John's entered the game with a recent form of 9-1 over their last ten games, although they faced a setback in their previous outing, losing to the UConn Huskies 40-72. Despite this loss, they averaged 75.7 points scored and allowed 68.6 points during this stretch. Their home record was particularly impressive, standing at 5-0 prior to this game. In contrast, Villanova had a record of 8-2 in their last ten games and came into the matchup on a one-game winning streak after defeating the Butler Bulldogs 82-73. The Wildcats averaged 76.6 points scored and allowed 71.0 points during their recent stretch.

The matchup was also notable for its historical context, as St. John's had won two of the last three meetings against Villanova. Earlier in the season, St. John's secured an 86-79 victory against Villanova on January 18, 2026, while Villanova had previously defeated St. John's 73-71 on February 12, 2025. St. John's also claimed a victory in their earlier meeting in the 2025 season with a score of 80-68.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any significant player absences for either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this crucial matchup. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had St. John's favored by 7.5 points, with a total set at 147.5. This line indicated a strong belief in St. John's ability to perform well at home, given their impressive record and recent form.

Conditions in Madison Square Garden were conducive to a high-energy game, and the atmosphere was electric as fans gathered to witness this pivotal clash. Viewers were treated to several key moments, including a series of scoring plays that highlighted the offensive skills of both teams. Notable plays included a 19-foot jumper by Joson Sanon, a driving layup from Chris Jeffrey, and a 27-foot three-point jumper from Ruben Prey, who capped off the scoring for St. John's in the second half.

Overall, this game served as a statement victory for St. John's, reinforcing their status as a formidable opponent in the NCAAB landscape. The Red Storm's ability to dominate both offensively and defensively against a tough Villanova team will be a talking point as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SJU -7.5	147.5 o -112 / u -108	Villanova Wildcats +280 · St. John's Red Storm -355

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Leaders

PointsIan Jackson19St. John's Red Storm
AssistsZuby Ejiofor10St. John's Red Storm
ReboundsZuby Ejiofor12St. John's Red Storm
PointsDuke Brennan12Villanova Wildcats
AssistsDuke Brennan3Villanova Wildcats
ReboundsDuke Brennan8Villanova Wildcats

Recent form

St. John's Red Storm

Last 10: 9-1Streak L175.7 scored · 68.6 allowed per game5-0 at home

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
W88-83at Xavier MusketeersJan 24
W65-60vs Seton Hall PiratesJan 21

Villanova Wildcats

Last 10: 8-2Streak W176.6 scored · 71 allowed per game3-1 away

W82-73vs Butler BulldogsFeb 26
L63-73vs UConn HuskiesFeb 21
W92-89at Xavier MusketeersFeb 17
W80-69at Creighton BluejaysFeb 14
W77-74vs Marquette Golden EaglesFeb 11
W80-73at Georgetown HoyasFeb 7
W72-60vs Seton Hall PiratesFeb 4
W87-73vs Providence FriarsJan 31
L67-75at UConn HuskiesJan 24
W66-51vs Georgetown HoyasJan 22

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	Villanova Wildcats	St. John's Red Storm
Field goals	20-54	32-61
Field goal %	37	52
Three-pointers	7-23	8-15
Three-point %	30	53
Free throws	10-16	17-24
Free throw %	63	71
Rebounds	26	40
Offensive rebounds	5	8
Defensive rebounds	21	32
Assists	11	26
Steals	4	11
Blocks	2	5
Turnovers	16	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	7	29
Fast-break points	5	16
Points in the paint	24	34
Fouls	18	17
Largest lead	2	32
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	1	94

How the scoring went

2nd Half28-52Duke Brennan makes layup (Devin Askew assists)
2nd Half30-52Duke Brennan makes 1-foot dunk (Malachi Palmer assists)
2nd Half30-54Dylan Darling makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half31-54Acaden Lewis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half31-55Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half33-55Devin Askew makes 19-foot jumper
2nd Half35-55Duke Brennan makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half38-55Tyler Perkins makes 25-foot three point jumper (Duke Brennan assists)
2nd Half38-58Oziyah Sellers makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dylan Darling assists)
2nd Half40-58Duke Brennan makes layup (Devin Askew assists)
2nd Half41-58Duke Brennan makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-60Zuby Ejiofor makes layup (Dillon Mitchell assists)
2nd Half41-61Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-62Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-64Oziyah Sellers makes layup (Dillon Mitchell assists)
2nd Half41-66Joson Sanon makes driving layup (Zuby Ejiofor assists)
2nd Half41-67Joson Sanon makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half44-67Bryce Lindsay makes 27-foot three point jumper (Devin Askew assists)
2nd Half44-68Dillon Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-69Dillon Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-69Bryce Lindsay makes layup (Duke Brennan assists)
2nd Half46-71Oziyah Sellers makes 20-foot pullup jump shot (Zuby Ejiofor assists)
2nd Half46-72Ian Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-73Ian Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-73Acaden Lewis makes driving layup
2nd Half48-76Ian Jackson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Oziyah Sellers assists)
2nd Half48-77Ian Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-78Ian Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-78Duke Brennan makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-79Ian Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-79Malachi Palmer makes driving layup
2nd Half51-81Sadiku Ibine Ayo makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Zuby Ejiofor assists)
2nd Half51-83Joson Sanon makes 19-foot jumper (Zuby Ejiofor assists)
2nd Half53-83Chris Jeffrey makes driving layup
2nd Half53-85Lefteris Liotopoulos makes 1-foot dunk (Sadiku Ibine Ayo assists)
2nd Half54-85Chris Jeffrey makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-85Chris Jeffrey makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-86Ruben Prey makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-86Braden Pierce makes 1-foot dunk (Chris Jeffrey assists)
2nd Half57-89Ruben Prey makes 27-foot three point jumper (Fotis Konstantinidis assists)