NCAAB · Final/OT

St. John's Defeats Xavier in Overtime Thriller

Monday, February 9, 2026, 6:30 PM ET · Madison Square Garden

St. John's Red Storm 87, Xavier Musketeers 82, 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 Xavier Musketeers vs St. John's Red Storm?

St. John's Red Storm beat Xavier Musketeers 87-82 at Madison Square Garden on February 9, 2026.

Who was favored in Xavier Musketeers vs St. John's Red Storm?

St. John's Red Storm were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1800 (about 95% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling contest at Madison Square Garden, the St. John's Red Storm edged the Xavier Musketeers 87-82 in overtime, marking their tenth consecutive victory. St. John's, boasting a home record of 19-5, has been in remarkable form, winning nine of their last ten games, with an impressive average of 81.7 points scored and 70.8 points allowed during this stretch. Their recent performance includes a notable win against UConn, where they triumphed 81-72 just days before this matchup.

Xavier, on the other hand, has struggled with a record of 12-12 overall and has lost seven of their last ten games, averaging 76.7 points scored while allowing 82.7 points. Their most recent outing resulted in a heavy defeat against UConn, where they lost 60-92. The Musketeers have not fared well on the road, with an away record of 0-5, contrasting sharply with St. John's strong home performance, which includes a 4-1 record in their last five home games.

The two teams had met earlier in the season, with St. John's winning both encounters, including a close 88-83 victory on January 24, 2026. This latest game continued the trend, with St. John's extending their winning streak against Xavier to three games.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, but both teams have faced challenges throughout the season. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had St. John's favored at -16.5, with a total set at 159.5. The home moneyline was priced at -1800, while Xavier's moneyline stood at 1000, indicating a strong belief in a St. John's victory.

The game was played under standard conditions, with both teams looking to capitalize on their respective strengths. Viewers were treated to an intense battle, with the score tied at 80-80 at the end of regulation, leading to the overtime period. In overtime, Zuby Ejiofor played a crucial role for St. John's, contributing multiple free throws that helped secure the win. The final scoring plays included a layup by Anthony Robinson and a dunk by Oziyah Sellers, sealing the game for the Red Storm.

As the season progresses, St. John's continues to demonstrate their capability as a formidable contender, while Xavier seeks to regain their footing in the competitive landscape of college basketball.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SJU -16.5	159.5 o -115 / u -105	Xavier Musketeers +1000 · St. John's Red Storm -1800

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Leaders

PointsZuby Ejiofor25St. John's Red Storm
AssistsZuby Ejiofor5St. John's Red Storm
ReboundsDillon Mitchell12St. John's Red Storm
PointsTre Carroll21Xavier Musketeers
AssistsTre Carroll4Xavier Musketeers
ReboundsFilip Borovicanin10Xavier Musketeers

Recent form

St. John's Red Storm

Last 10: 9-1Streak W981.7 scored · 70.8 allowed per game4-1 at home

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
L71-77vs Providence FriarsJan 3

Xavier Musketeers

Last 10: 3-7Streak L176.7 scored · 82.7 allowed per game0-5 away

L60-92at UConn HuskiesFeb 4
W68-66vs DePaul Blue DemonsJan 31
L68-86at Seton Hall PiratesJan 29
L83-88vs St. John's Red StormJan 24
L93-94at Creighton BluejaysJan 22
W89-75vs Butler BulldogsJan 14
W97-84vs Providence FriarsJan 10
L65-66at Marquette Golden EaglesJan 8
L77-86at DePaul Blue DemonsJan 3
L67-90vs UConn HuskiesDec 31

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	Xavier Musketeers	St. John's Red Storm
Field goals	34-76	28-66
Field goal %	45	42
Three-pointers	5-17	3-13
Three-point %	29	23
Free throws	9-17	28-41
Free throw %	53	68
Rebounds	40	48
Offensive rebounds	10	13
Defensive rebounds	30	35
Assists	11	17
Steals	5	6
Blocks	3	3
Turnovers	9	10
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	11
Fast-break points	6	27
Points in the paint	44	48
Fouls	30	15
Largest lead	5	5
Lead changes	15	15
Time in front	32	52

How the scoring went

2nd Half53-54Zuby Ejiofor makes driving layup (Dylan Darling assists)
2nd Half54-54Tre Carroll makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-54Tre Carroll makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-54Jovan Milicevic makes 27-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Walker assists)
2nd Half58-55Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-57Zuby Ejiofor makes driving layup (Bryce Hopkins assists)
2nd Half60-57Isaiah Walker makes layup
2nd Half60-60Sadiku Ibine Ayo makes 26-foot three pointer (Dylan Darling assists)
2nd Half62-60Filip Borovicanin makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half62-62Bryce Hopkins makes 1-foot dunk (Zuby Ejiofor assists)
2nd Half64-62All Wright makes driving layup
2nd Half64-63Dylan Darling makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-64Dylan Darling makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-64Malik Messina-Moore makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-64All Wright makes driving layup
2nd Half69-64Anthony Robinson makes 1-foot dunk (Tre Carroll assists)
2nd Half69-66Oziyah Sellers makes 2-foot dunk (Bryce Hopkins assists)
2nd Half69-67Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-68Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-68Tre Carroll makes 10-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half71-69Dylan Darling makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-70Dylan Darling makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-72Dillon Mitchell makes driving layup (Dylan Darling assists)
2nd Half71-74Dylan Darling makes layup
2nd Half73-74Tre Carroll makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half73-75Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-76Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-76Malik Messina-Moore makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-76Anthony Robinson makes 2-foot dunk (Tre Carroll assists)
2nd Half78-76Tre Carroll makes driving layup
2nd Half78-78Oziyah Sellers makes 0-foot tip in layup
OT78-80Zuby Ejiofor makes 19-foot jumper (Dillon Mitchell assists)
OT80-80Filip Borovicanin makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
OT80-81Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 1 of 2
OT80-82Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 2 of 2
OT80-83Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 2 of 2
OT80-84Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 1 of 2
OT80-85Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 2 of 2
OT82-85Anthony Robinson makes layup (Tre Carroll assists)
OT82-87Oziyah Sellers makes 1-foot dunk (Zuby Ejiofor assists)