Zuby Ejiofor (first triple-double), No. 15 St. John’s wallop Villanova

Zuby Ejiofor totaled 16 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists for his first career triple-double as No. 15 St. John's relentlessly defended and overwhelmed Villanova from the outset and rolled to an 89-57 victory Saturday night in New York.

The Red Storm (23-6, 16-2 Big East) bounced back impressively from Wednesday's 72-40 loss at No. 6 UConn. St. John's remained a half-game behind the Huskies for first place in the Big East.

Villanova (22-7, 13-5) went 0-4 against UConn and St.