Pryor's Double-Double Powers St. John's Past Quinnipiac, 73-52

Wednesday, November 11

Queens, N.Y. (Carnesecca Arena)

2 p.m.

St. John's University

3-0,0-0Big East

Quinnipiac

1-3,0-0Metro

Team	1	2	3	4	F
Quinnipiac	9	15	16	12	52
St. John's (NY)	24	8	23	18	73

Ny'Ceara Pryor recorded the first points and assists double-double by a St. Johns player since February 22, 2020, when Tiana England tallied 17 points and 10 assists.

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The graduate student guard records 16 points and 11 assists without a turnover as Red Storm improves to 3-0

QUEENS, N.Y. – Behind a standout performance from graduate student guard Ny'Ceara Pryor, the St. John's women's basketball team secured a 73-52 victory over Quinnipiac on Wednesday afternoon.

St. John's (3-0, 0-0 BIG EAST) relied on a balanced offensive attack and strong defensive pressure to secure its third straight victory to open the 2026-27 campaign. The Red Storm placed three players in double figures, held Quinnipiac (1-3, 0-0 METRO) to just nine first-quarter points and built a lead as large as 25 in the final frame. St. John's controlled the paint with a 46-20 scoring advantage while forcing 19 turnovers and collecting 15 steals to remain unbeaten in Queens.

Pryor orchestrated the Red Storm offense, registering 16 points and 11 assists without committing a turnover to notch her first double-double in a St. John's uniform. Since the 2009-10 season, the Baltimore, Md., native is just the second BIG EAST player to record at least 16 points and 11 assists with zero turnovers in a game, joining Marquette's Selena Lott, who accomplished the feat on Jan. 27, 2021, against Boston College.

The veteran guard also became the first St. John's player to register a points-assists double-double since Tiana England tallied 17 points and 10 assists on Feb. 22, 2020. Pryor shot 6-of-12 from the field, converted four of five free-throw attempts and added five rebounds and two steals in just over 30 minutes of action.

Junior guard Olivia Tucker provided a significant spark off the bench, pouring in a game-high 19 points on an efficient 8-of-11 shooting performance. The Durham, N.C., native connected on three of her five attempts from beyond the arc while collecting three steals.

Senior guard Brooke Moore joined Pryor and Tucker in double figures, contributing 14 points on 7-of-11 shooting. The Kennesaw, Ga., native added three rebounds and two blocks in just under 22 minutes of action.

Graduate student forward Daniela Abies chipped in eight points and six rebounds while matching her career high with four steals. Freshman forward Yohana Fami added seven points and a team-high seven rebounds, including four offensive boards, while junior guard Janeya Grant finished with six points.

St. John's capitalized on its defensive pressure throughout the afternoon, forcing 19 Quinnipiac turnovers and converting them into 24 points. The Red Storm held a 46-20 advantage in points in the paint and an 18-2 edge in transition scoring while receiving 28 points from its reserves.

The Red Storm finished the contest shooting 42.3% from the field, while limiting the Bobcats to 39.1% shooting. St. John's also distributed 16 assists and collected 15 steals, marking its third consecutive game with at least 15 takeaways.

St. John's overcame an early 5-0 deficit before finding its rhythm midway through the opening quarter. The Red Storm used a 14-0 run to seize control before Tucker took over offensively in the latter stages of the frame. The junior scored 14 of St. John's 24 first-quarter points, shooting a perfect 6-of-6 from the field, including two triples, to help the Red Storm build a commanding 24-9 advantage after the opening 10 minutes.

Quinnipiac responded in the second quarter, limiting St. John's to eight points while adding 15 of its own to cut the Red Storm's lead to 32-24 at halftime.

The Red Storm came out of the locker room with renewed energy, outscoring the Bobcats, 23-16, in the third quarter. Pryor took command offensively, scoring 11 points in the frame, including consecutive three-point plays that helped St. John's extend its lead to 17. Abies added six points in the period, while Moore capped the quarter with a layup to send the Red Storm into the final frame ahead, 55-40.

St. John's carried its momentum into the fourth quarter, opening the period with seven unanswered points, highlighted by a triple from Grant, to stretch its advantage to 62-40. The Red Storm continued to capitalize on its transition opportunities, with Tucker knocking down her third 3-pointer of the afternoon to push the lead to 25. Moore added six points in the final frame as St. John's maintained control down the stretch, outscoring Quinnipiac, 18-12, to secure the 73-52 victory.

St. John's will conclude its four-game season-opening homestand on Saturday, Nov. 14, when it welcomes Rhode Island to Carnesecca Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. on ESPN+.