WNBA-Bound Johnnies Look Back
Kyle Fitzgerald, Online Editor
May 1, 2013
Seniors Nadirah McKenith and Shenneika Smith made history for the women’s basketball program this year as they became the first two players from St. John’s to get selected in the WNBA draft.The Torch sat down with both players and discussed their time at St. John’s and the legacy they will leave... Read more »
Sweet Sixteen Halftime Report: Duke 36, St. John’s 25
Mike Cunniff, Sports Editor
March 24, 2012
An up-and-down first half in which St. John’s started on the front foot, but saw Duke roar back as the period went on. Early: Dominant Da’Shena — Senior Da’Shena Stevens, playing in her third and final NCAA Tournament, was virtually unguardable in the game’s opening... Read more »
Women’s Basketball Survives Late Creighton Rally to Advance
Kieran Lynch, Staff Writer
March 18, 2012
Junior Nadirah McKenith hit a game-winning shot with 0.1 seconds left as the St. John’s women’s basketball team survived a scare from No. 14 Creighton, winning 59-57 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. After the Red Storm held the lead for most of the game, the Blue Jays evened the... Read more »
Women’s Basketball Sent Off in Style
Kieran Lynch, Staff Writer
March 16, 2012
The St. John’s women’s basketball team received a warm sendoff at Carnesecca Arena Friday afternoon before heading to Norman, Oklahoma for their first round NCAA matchup. St. John’s students enjoyed food, games, and prizes as they waited for the No. 3 seed Red Storm to make their appearance. “It’s... Read more »
Johnnies are Dancing Again
Kieran Lynch, Staff Writer
March 14, 2012
The St. John’s women’s basketball team heard its name called on Selection Monday for the third straight year and will be heading to Norman, Okla. for a first round matchup against Creighton. “It’s a great feeling and I’m really proud of the kids and the program for being able to do it... Read more »
Knee Injury Sidelines Stevens Until December
Anthony Ramos, Staff Writer
October 26, 2011
Version:1.0 StartHTML:0000000105 EndHTML:0000006238 StartFragment:0000002955 EndFragment:0000006202 St. John’s senior preseason All Big-East forward Da’Shena Stevens is going to miss the first four to six weeks of the season due to a knee injury suffered in the offseason, the women’s basketball... Read more »
