Heron lifts St. John's past Central Connecticut 87-57
Mustapha Heron had 30 points as St. John's easily defeated Central Connecticut 87-57 on Saturday.
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2020 Schedule
2-0, 1st in Big East
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- 11/9W 87-57
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2019-20 Big East Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePaul | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Butler | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Georgetown | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Xavier | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Providence | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| St. John's | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Creighton | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Marquette | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Seton Hall | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Villanova | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Top Performers 2019-20
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game98.010th
Rebounds Per Game42.5Tied-83rd
Assists Per Game17.5Tied-57th
Points Allowed68.0Tied-168th
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2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posh Alexander | PG | Committed | 80 |
| Vincent Cole | SG | Committed | - |
| Isaih Moore | PF | Committed | - |
| Dylan Addae-Wusu | SG | Committed | - |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 2 |
| Tournament Record | 27-31 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 29 |