It was never a doubt.

St John's cruised to an easy 85-72 win over Providence in their first Big East Tournament test.

Zuby Ejiofor and Bryce Hopkins each have double-doubles and have checked out with four minutes remaining.

Just as the Friars were inching their way back into the game, the Red Storm took it up a notch and expanded the lead to 18 points.

Zuby Ejiofor continues to show why he's one of the best two-way players in the nation.

That was about as good of a half as you can expect from the Red Storm. St John's takes a 21-point lead into halftime.

Great start for St. John's at MSG up 41-21 to take a commanding lead with three minutes remaining in the half.

Zuby Ejiofor's off to a good start 10 points in 10 minutes, powering the Red Storm to a 28-14 lead with eight minutes to go in the first half.

Jaylin Sellers has consecutive buckets and Providence is getting into the game.

St. John's timeout in a 20-11 game.

Providence just scored its first points of the game, draining two free throws.

Friars trail 2-11 with 15:00 remaining in the first half.

We're off from MSG.

St John's is off to a fast start with a 7-0 lead.

It'll be Zuby Ejiofor, Bryce Hopkins, Dillon Mitchell, Oziyah Sellers and Dylan Darling for the Red Storm.

Only a few minutes to tip off.