St. John's 75, Cincinnati 46 - Feb. 17, 2013 - St. John's University Athletics

St. John's 75, Cincinnati 46 - Feb. 17, 2013

2/17/2013 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball

Feb. 17, 2013

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Team Notes

St. John's set a season-high in fast break points with 16, breaking the previous mark of 14 in a 65-51 win over Providence (Jan. 30). The +12 margin in fast break points is also a season-high.
The 29-point victory over Cincinnati ties St. John's highest margin of victory this season. The Red Storm's previous high was set in its 61-32 victory over Pitt (Jan. 16).
The Red Storm scored 41 points in the first half, its second highest first half point total of the season. St. John's scored 43 points in its home contest against Hofstra (Nov. 17).
St. John's free throw percentage of .889 (16-for-18) was its second-highest of the season. The Red Storm's season-high percentage of .909 (20-for-22) was set against Georgetown (Feb. 9).
St. John's is now 3-0 all-time when wearing pink jerseys with previous wins over Georgetown, 75-71, in overtime (Feb. 13, 2011) and West Virginia, 63-54 (Feb. 21, 2012).
The Red Storm is now 3-0 while playing on ESPN's Rivalry Weekend. The Red Storm's previous "February Frenzy" victories came against then-No. 16/17 Georgetown, 75-71 in overtime (Feb. 13, 2011) and at then-No. 17/16 Rutgers 61-52 (Feb. 12, 2012).
St. John's is 2-0 this season in "Play4Kay" games, winning its previous game 65-59 at USF (Feb. 13).
With the win, St. John's extends its series lead over Cincinnati to six games, 7-1 and is 4-0 at hme against the Bearcats. It was the third-straight victory over Cincinnati.
Also with the win, St. John's extends its win-streak to three games.

Individual Notes

Senior guard Nadirah McKenith scored 20 points for the third time this season and seventh time in her career. McKenith, the Red Storm's all-time leader in career assists, dished out eight with no turnovers. This marked the 15th time this season and 67th time in her career McKenith finished with five or more assists. McKenith tied a career-high with two 3-pointers made for the fourth time in her career.
Freshman guard Aliyyah Hanford's 14 points notched her seventh-straight double-figure scoring performance and 11th in 12 games. The Newark, N.J., native also grabbed six rebounds, distributed three assists and had one steal.
Junior guard Briana Brown scored 11 points and grabbed three rebounds. Brown has scored in double-figures in 11 games this season and five-straight games for the first time in her career.
Freshman guard Ashley Perez set career-highs in points (7), field goals (2) and three-point field goals (2) in just 14 minutes of play.
Freshman forward Sandra Udobi set career-highs in points (8) and free throws (6-6).