Zuby Ejiofor powers St. John’s past Providence into Big East semis

Zuby Ejiofor compiled 21 points, 10 rebounds and five assists and No. 13 St. John's sailed to an 85-72 win over Providence in the Big East tournament quarterfinals on Thursday in New York.

The Big East Player of the Year, Ejiofor made 9 of 14 shots and added three blocks while three teammates finished with 14 points: Oziyah Sellers, Bryce Hopkins and Ian Jackson. The top-seeded Red Storm (26-6) advanced to the semifinals to face the winner between fourth seed Seton Hall and fifth seed Creighton.