Johnnies Sail Through Charleston
Kieran Lynch, Features Editor
November 15, 2012
The St. John’s men’s basketball team opened up the Charleston Classic by defeating the host school, College of Charleston, 64-53 to advance to the semi-finals in the tournament. The Red Storm (2-0) pulled away early in the first half, running up and down the floor with relative ease, and never had... Read more »
Lavin And Co. Edge Past Detroit
Kiernan Lynch, Features Editor
November 14, 2012
The St. John’s men’s basketball team’s old guard of returning players, along with a few new faces, was the difference-maker in their come-from-behind 77-74 win Tuesday afternoon at Carnesecca Arena. The game, which was featured on ESPN’s 24 Hour College Hoops Tip-off marathon, was the first regular... Read more »
Red Storm Deals With Roster Issues
Kieran Lynch, Features Editor
November 3, 2012
Four players didn’t play in the men’s basketball team’s first preseason game against Sonoma State on Nov. 3. Senior God’sgift Achiuwa, junior Orlando Sanchez and sophomore Marco Bourgault sat on the sidelines in sweatsuits, while Felix Balamou didn’t see playing time despite wearing a uniform.... Read more »
Johnnies Come Back to Beat Lehigh in Lavin’s Comeback
Mitchell Petit-Frere, Staff Writer
November 10, 2011
St. John’s men’s basketball head coach Steve Lavin returned to the sidelines in his team’s 78-73 victory against Lehigh in the second game of the 2K Sports Classic for the first time since recovering from prostate cancer surgery. Despite the hysteria that reverberated through Carnesseca... Read more »
Johnnies Survive Against St. Mary’s
Mike Cunniff, Sports Editor
November 2, 2011
The St. John’s men’s basketball team had a scare Nov. 1 against Division III St. Mary’s, trailing late in the second half before rallying for a 77-70 win in its final exhibition game at Carnesecca Arena. After a layup by St. Mary’s forward Christian MacAuley put the Seahawks up 56-53 with 6:32... Read more »
Cunniff’s Corner: Johnnies ‘D’ Must Improve to be Successful
Mike Cunniff, Sports Editor
October 26, 2011
If its 110-80 win over C.W. Post was any indication of what’s to come, the St. John’s men’s basketball team is set to have a roller coaster season. On one hand, the Red Storm were soft defensively, especially in the interior. Post shot 47 percent in the first half and worked its way... Read more »
New Faces Star in Win over C.W. Post
Mike Cunniff, Sports Editor
October 26, 2011
The St. John’s men’s basketball team showed a glimpse of what it is capable offensively in the exhibition opener on Oct. 25 against C.W. Post. Junior forward God’sgift Achuiwa scored 21 points and freshman guard Phil Greene added 20 points on 8-of-10 shooting to lead the Red Storm to a 110-80 win. The... Read more »
Achiuwa Earns Praise from Teammates, Fans
Mike Cunniff, Sports Editor
October 26, 2011
The day before the St. John’s men’s basketball team’s 110-80 win over C.W. Post, freshman shooting guard D’Angelo Harrison was asked who on the team stood out in the first two weeks of practice. “God’sgift [Achiuwa] is a monster,” he said. “He’s going to have a very good... Read more »
