Bryce Hopkins finished with 15 points and 13th-ranked St. John's fended off a stiff challenge from William & Mary in the opening half before dominating the final 20 minutes of its 93-60 victory Saturday night in Queens, N.Y.

After dropping eight spots in this week's top 25 poll, the Red Storm (2-1) bounced back from last week's disappointing defensive showing in a 103-96 loss to Alabama one week earlier and scored 19 straight points to turn a five-point halftime lead into a rout before the midway point of the second half.

Joson Sanon also scored 15 points for the Red Storm, who shot 50% in the second half and 48% overall. They outscored the Tribe 54-26 in the second half.

Dylan Darling contributed 13 points and a game-high four steals after missing the Alabama game with a calf injury. O

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