Alexander, Champagnie Honored Again by BIG EAST

QUEENS, N.Y. – For the third straight week, Posh Alexander is the BIG EAST Freshman of the Week while Julian Champagnie has earned a spot on the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll.

Alexander and Champagnie led the Red Storm to another undefeated week, as the Johnnies took down No. 3 Villanova at home and won on the road at Providence to extend their winning streak to six games.

Alexander, who has now been named the BIG EAST Freshman of the Week a league-high four times this season, averaged 18.5 points on 53.6 percent shooting, including a 55.6 effort from beyond the arc. The Brooklyn native also averaged 5.0 assists and 2.0 steals in the Red Storm's pair of victories. Alexander recorded team highs of 16 points, six assists and three steals against the Wildcats before netting a season-high 21 points in the win over Providence.

Champagnie posted a pair of double-doubles, tallying 14 points and a career-high 13 rebounds against Villanova on Wednesday before exploding for 24 points and 10 boards at Providence on Saturday. Against the Friars, Champagnie scored 19 points in the first half alone. On the week, the Bishop Loughlin product averaged 19.0 points and 11.5 rebounds while shooting 43.3 percent from the floor and 46.2 percent from beyond the arc.

Champagnie, who was named the BIG EAST Player of the Week on Jan. 18, has now been tabbed to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll four times this season.

Alexander, Champagnie and the rest of the Red Storm will return to action on Tuesday against Butler at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. on FS1.

St. John's University Athletics

Players Mentioned

Posh Alexander

Julian Champagnie

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