After slow start, Providence roars past St. John’s 77-71

Stefan Vaaks hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:57 remaining as Providence made all the plays down the stretch to earn a 77-71 victory over St. John's on Saturday afternoon in New York.

Providence (8-6, 1-2 Big East) gave up the game's first 13 points and trailed by 10 twice in the second half. The Friars also survived a monster day from the Red Storm's Zuby Ejiofor, who led all scorers with 33 points and had 15 rebounds.

After facing a 62-52 deficit, Providence outscored St John's (9-5, 2-1) 25-9 over the final 7:52.