It took St. John’s a half to once again wiggle free from an inferior opponent and when it did it was decisive.
Freshman A.J. Storr scored 16 points off the bench and St. John’s rode a dominant second half to a comfortable 91-74 win over Central Connecticut State at Carnesecca Arena on Tuesday night to move to 3-0 on the season.
Dylan Addae-Wusu (l.) and Posh Alexander celebrate during St. John’s win over Central Connecticut State on Tuesday.Charles Wenzelberg/New York PostThe Red Storm outscored the Blue Devils 58-31 after the break. It did the same in its previous game against Lafayette during a two-point halftime lead into an 83-68 win.
This was Storr’s best performance of the early season, his first time in double figures. He shot 6 of 10 from the field, including 4-for-5 from 3-point range. David Jones led St. John’s with 17 points and nine rebounds and four assists. Posh Alexander chipped in 12 points, six assists and five rebounds. Montez Mathis added 13 points for a Red Storm team that forced 12 turnovers and dominated the offensive glass.
A.J. Storr shoots a jump hot for St. John’s during it’s win over Central Connecticut State on Tuesday. Charles Wenzelberg/New York PostNigel Scantlebury paced Central Connecticut State (0-3) with 16 points and Kellan Amos added 14.
St. John’s returns to action versus Nebraska on Thursday back at Carnesecca Arena.
