ncaab Game Recap
Recap - St. John's Defeats Columbia 82-63
St. John's earned a 82-63 victory over Columbia on Wednesday, getting 15 points from Mustapha Heron at Carnesecca Arena.
Bettors who backed St. John's were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -10.5 at sportsbooks.
St. John's got 14 points from Rasheem Dunn and another 14 points from Julian Champagnie. Rasheem Dunn contributed 3 assists, while Josh Roberts cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Columbia got a 20-point performance from Mike Smith, who was supported by 11 points from Jake Killingsworth. Mike Smith had 6 assists in a losing cause for Columbia, while Mike Smith grabbed 9 rebounds.
St. John's was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
St. John's won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 45-36.
Next game, St. John's takes its act home to face Arizona State looking for another win. For Columbia, they head home to face Rider.