St. John’s holds off Villanova for fourth straight win

Bryce Hopkins scored 20 points and St. John's topped host Villanova 86-79 in Big East action on Saturday in Philadelphia.

Ian Jackson contributed 18 points for the Red Storm (13-5, 6-1 Big East), who have won four straight games. Zuby Ejiofor added 17 points for St. John's, while Dillon Mitchell pitched in with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

The Wildcats (14-4, 5-2), who had won seven of their previous eight games, committed 14 turnovers, compared to nine for the Red Storm. St. John's...