St. John’s ended its season with a 75-69 loss to host Richmond in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational last night.

The Red Storm was making its first postseason appearance since the 2003 NIT. The Johnnies finish with a 16-18 record. David Gonzalvez poured in a game-high 27 points to lead the Spiders.

NIT

Va. Tech 116, Duquesne 108 (2 OT)

In Blacksburg, Va., Virginia Tech (19-14) got 33 points from A.D. Vassallo and scored on its first five possessions in the second overtime to overcome 46 points from Duquesne’s Aaron Jackson. Duquesne (21-13), made its first postseason appearance since the 1994 NIT.

Baylor 74, Georgetown 72

In Waco, Texas, LaceDarius Dunn and Kevin Rogers each scored 20 points to lead the Bears (21-14) to their first postseason win since 1950.

Florida 84, Jacksonville 62

In Gainesville, Fla., Nick Calathes broke out of a shooting slump with 19 points as Florida (24-10) cruised.

Miami 78, Providence 66

In Providence, R.I., Jack McClinton made seven 3-pointers and scored 25 points to pace Miami (19-12).

Auburn 87, Tenn.-Martin 82

DeWayne Reed scored 23 points and Quantez Robertson added 19 both career highs to lead host Auburn (23-11).

Creighton 73, Bowling Green 71

In Omaha, Neb., P’Allen Stinnett scored 18 points, including two big free throws in the final minute to lead Creighton (27-7).

Kansas St. 83, Ill. St. 79 (OT)

In Manhattan, Kan., Jacob Pullen scored seven of his career-high 32 points in overtime to propel the Wildcats (22-11).

Tulsa 68, Northwestern 59

In Tulsa, Okla., Jerome Jordan scored 16 points to lead the Hurricane (25-10).