Tourney Chances Up In The Air

Anthony Parelli, Assistant Sports Editor
February 20, 2013

After going 1-3 in their last four contests and having their tournament hopes slightly derailed, the St. John’s men’s basketball team hopes to get back on track against South Florida on Wednesday night. Head Coach Steve Lavin will make his return to the hardwood after missing two games after the... Read more »

Not In The Cards

Kieran Lynch, Features Editor
February 20, 2013

The St. John’s men’s basketball team couldn’t sustain a series of runs as they fell to then No. 12 Louisville 72-58 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY. The Red Storm (15-10, 7-6) started the second half by going on a 10-0 run, but the Cardinals (21-5, 9-4) quickly rebounded with a 8-0 run... Read more »

Lavin-less Johnnies fall victim to ‘Cuse: Emotional afternoon at the Carrier Dome sees Red Storm come up short

Anthony O'Reilly, News Editor
February 13, 2013

Lately, all the men’s basketball team can think about is hearing their name on Selection Sunday. A win over Syracuse on Feb. 10 would have put them in a good position to get there. The Johnnies, however, fell to the then-No. 9 Orange 77-58 in a heartbreaking day both on and off the court. In addition... Read more »

Focus turns to Pitino’s bunch: Johnnies will face yet another ranked foe with or without Lavin

Matthew Wolfson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2013

The St. John’s men’s basketball team will head down to Kentucky tomorrow to face No. 12 Louisville for the latter game of a back-to-back road trip against ranked opponents, and are hoping to celebrate Valentine’s Day with something everybody loves – winning. The Red Storm are looking to bounce... 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 »

Lavin Still Recuperating; No Timetable Set for Return

Mike Cunniff, Sports Editor
October 20, 2011

Even though St. John’s men’s basketball head coach Steve Lavin was not in attendance at the Red Storm Tip-Off on Oct. 14, he received the loudest cheer of the night when freshman forward Maurice Harkless read a statement he prepared And even though he has been at home recovering from his Oct. 4 surgery... Read more »

“Madness” Comes to St. John’s

Kieran Lynch, Staff Writer
October 20, 2011

St. John’s unveiled its 2011/12 men’s and women’s basketball teams at Oct. 14’s Red Storm Tip-Off, which was held at Carnesecca Arena for the second straight year. The event marked the official beginning of practice for both programs. The women’s team returns three starters from the team that... Read more »