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St. John’s vs. Arkansas live updates: Red Storm’s season ends in brutal fashion

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Mar 22, 2025

St. John’s season ended in brutal fashion.

The Johnnies lost, 75-66, to Arkansas in the second round, way earlier than what they expected after what was previously a magical season.

They struggled mightily on offense, shooting a woeful 28 percent from the field and 9.1 percent from 3-point range in the loss.

Star RJ Luis, who was the Big East Player of the Year and a Second Team All-American, had just nine points on 3-for-17 shooting from the field along with 0-for-3 from 3-point range.

He was also benched down the stretch.

After so much hype, St. John’s is St. Gone.

Player reactions

By Jared Schwartz

"We put New York on our back. We made a lot of people proud. We still had an unforgettable season, made a lot of history."

Deivon Smith was asked if the St. John's players have a sense of pride for what they accomplished this year: pic.twitter.com/vWnh06D2Gy

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 22, 2025

Kadary Richmond was asked if there were any foul calls he disagreed with today:

"Yeah, but that's not up to me to decide. They blew the whistle, they called it, and the result is the result." pic.twitter.com/VgjRN8C0n0

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 22, 2025

Rick Pitino explains RJ Luis benching

By Jared Schwartz

Rick Pitino was asked why RJ Luis Jr. was on the bench down the stretch of the game:

"You already know the answers. You're asking leading questions. You already know it. Don't ask leading questions. You already know why he didn't play." pic.twitter.com/iqimZAJ1Yc

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 22, 2025

Rick Pitino was asked if there was a specific moment that led him to bench RJ Luis Jr. at the end of the game:

"You know he was 3-17, you know he was 0-3. You're answering your own... I'm not gonna knock one of my players." pic.twitter.com/iihknvg23c

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 22, 2025

St. John’s is St. Gone’s with March Madness dreams shattered way earlier than expected

By Steve Serby

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — No one wanted this to end. No one wanted this Sweet dream to shatter. No one wanted this Dream Team to go home.

No one wanted to stop watching RJ Luis Jr. and Kadary Richmond flash their NBA tools. No one wanted to stop watching the way Zuby Ejiofor infused his team with energy and physical presence.

No one wanted to stop watching Rick Pitino, 72 years young, run a marathon on the sideline while dressed impeccably.

No one wanted the gritty New York team to stop honoring the memory of Lou Carnesecca.

No one wanted anything short of a Final Four.

But short of a Sweet 16?

No one wanted Arkansas 75, St. John’s 66.

No one expected St. Gone’s this early.

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Rick Pitino reacts during the St. John's loss to Arkansas on March 22.
Rick Pitino reacts during the St. John's loss to Arkansas on March 22. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

RJ Luis nightmare

By Jared Schwartz

Star RJ Luis, who was the Big East Player of the Year and a Second Team All-American, had just nine points on 3-for-17 shooting from the field along with 0-for-3 from 3-point range.

He was also benched for the final 4:56 down the stretch.

St. John's season comes to a crashing end

By Jared Schwartz

And just like that, St. John's previously magical season is over.

They lost, 75-66.

St. John's timeout

By Jared Schwartz

And breathe.

It's neck-and-neck as we enter crunch time.

Rick Pitino called a timeout with his side trailing, 68-64, with 2:51 left to play.

Wild stat

By Jared Schwartz

There have only been four made threes in the game -- two from each team.

St. John's is 2-for-15 from 3-point range, while Arkansas is 2-for-17 from behind the arc.

Arkansas leads, 61-53, with 7:57 left in the game.

Zvonimir Ivisic fouls out

By Jared Schwartz

Arkansas' bigs are in trouble.

Jonas Aidoo already has four fouls, and Zvonimir Ivisic just fouled out with 11:58 still left in the game.

Arkansas leads, 53-41, but can they survive without their bigs?

Fourth foul on Jonas Aidoo

By Jared Schwartz

Arkansas leads by 12, but Aidoo picked up his fourth foul with just under 12 minutes left in the game.

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