Northern Iowa vs St. John's

St. John's absolutely dominated UNI in this First Round NCAA Tournament matchup, controlling the game from start to finish. The Red Storm stormed out of the gates with a devastating 16-2 run to seize early control, then put the game away with a 9-2 surge that pushed their lead to 42-22. St. John's' defense was suffocating throughout, holding UNI to just 53 points while building a commanding 26-point advantage. The Panthers never found their rhythm, suffering through a brutal 33-play scoring drought in the second half as St. John's extended their lead relentlessly. The Red Storm's 10-0 run late in the second period (65-50 to 75-50) sealed the outcome, and clutch baskets from Dillon Mitchell and Ian Jackson down the stretch capped off the dominant 79-53 victory. St. John's advanced as the No. 5 seed with an authoritative performance befitting their seeding.