Jenkins puts up 17 as St. John's knocks off North Texas 53-52 in Charleston Classic
Joel Soriano elevates for the big-time swat
Joel Soriano elevates for the big-time swat
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- — Daniss Jenkins scored 17 points as St. John's beat North Texas 53-52 on Thursday in the Charleston Classic.
Joel Soriano made two free throws with 1:11 remaining to cap the scoring.
Jenkins had five rebounds for the Red Storm (2-1). Soriano scored 11 points and added 12 rebounds and five blocks. Glenn Taylor Jr. shot 3 for 9, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with seven points.
The Mean Green (2-1) were led by Aaron Scott, who recorded 13 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Jason Edwards added nine points for North Texas. In addition, Rubin Jones finished with eight points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Wally Rutecki
- Jeb Hartness
- Ted Valentine
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 9-1 | - | 18-3 |
| St. John's | 9-1 | - | 18-3 |
| Creighton | 8-2 | 1 | 15-6 |
| UConn | 7-3 | 2 | 15-6 |
| Villanova | 5-5 | 4 | 12-9 |
| Providence | 5-5 | 4 | 11-10 |
| Georgetown | 5-6 | 4.5 | 14-8 |
| Xavier | 5-6 | 4.5 | 13-9 |
| Butler | 2-9 | 7.5 | 9-13 |
| Seton Hall | 1-9 | 8 | 6-15 |
| DePaul | 1-10 | 8.5 | 10-12 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 7-1 | - | 17-4 |
| North Texas | 7-1 | - | 16-4 |
| UAB | 6-2 | 1 | 13-8 |
| Temple | 5-3 | 2 | 13-8 |
| Tulane | 5-3 | 2 | 11-10 |
| East Carolina | 4-4 | 3 | 12-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 4-4 | 3 | 11-10 |
| South Florida | 4-4 | 3 | 11-10 |
| UTSA | 3-5 | 4 | 9-11 |
| Tulsa | 3-5 | 4 | 9-12 |
| Rice | 2-6 | 5 | 11-10 |
| Wichita State | 1-7 | 6 | 11-10 |
| Charlotte | 1-7 | 6 | 8-13 |
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