St. John's University Athletics
Postgame Quotes: Creighton 66, St. John's 84
2/7/2015 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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St. John's Head Coach Steve Lavin:
On the team's overall performance:
"We shared the basketball today. We found the open man and knocked down shots, hence the 18 assists against eight turnovers. It was a spirited effort and a win that we needed to have."
On the fast start to the game:
"Our kids really played well today. I know when you win the assumption is there was a sense of urgency and when you lose there isn't, but the reality is we are trying to win every game. Today we made shots and our small lineup created matchup problems for Creighton. Rysheed (Jordan) shot the ball lights out and our guard play was outstanding. I thought our team played well across the board. In every facet of play we excelled this afternoon."
On Rysheed Jordan's performance:
"Rysheed is returning to the form - similar to this time last year. He is gradually regaining his stride and rhythm. Overall, his comfort level and maturity is evident. He has navigated an emotional minefield as best he can given the challenges he has faced."
On Chris Obekpa coming off the bench:
"It's just a different look. We need Chris because he anchors our defense. He gives us a presence in the lane that is important to our objectives and the success that we hope to have as a team. When we go with that smaller group it can create matchup problems for opponents. If we are going to win in the BIG EAST against the current top-tier teams, the play in the paint is critical."
Senior Guard/Forward Sir'Dominic Pointer
On playing without junior forward Chris Obekpa for the majority of the game:
"Chris is a unique talent and it is hard to replace him. We played a good game today and hopefully we get him back soon."
On his block at the end of the first half to give St. John's momentum:
"I just wanted to make a play. My teammates do a good job of applying themselves on the defensive end. It was an exciting play and gave the team momentum coming back out to start the second half."
Senior Guard D'Angelo Harrison
On preparing for today's game:
On why St. John's played well today:
"We just need to come out with a lot of energy. Coach always says be the first one down the floor, first one to take a charge, first one to do everything. We did that today and it showed. We got off to a good start early and finished the first half great. We knew they were going to make a run but we had a big enough lead to sustain a run and finish out the game."
On if St. John's can make a run with five of seven games at home:
"We just worry about one game at a time. We just want to keep winning games. Now we just have to worry about the next one against DePaul."
