St. John's staged a furious second-half comeback, erasing a 16-point deficit to defeat Xavier 88-83. Dylan Darling's late three-pointer and Ruben Prey's putback sealed the dramatic victory, giving Rick Pitino his 900th career on-court win. The Red Storm, now 8-1 in the Big East, have won six straight.

Pitino becomes the fourth Division I coach to reach the milestone, joining legends like Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams. The win came against his son, Richard Pitino, in his first season at Xavier. This father-son matchup has now seen the elder Pitino win 20 of 23 meetings, a remarkable coaching dynasty.

For St. John's, the win solidifies their standing as a conference contender. Bryce Hopkins led the charge with 18 points, while Xavier's Tre Carroll posted a career-high 31. The comeback showcased the Red Storm's resilience, a key trait as they chase a tournament bid.