St. John's basketball extended its dominance with a commanding 81-52 victory over Creighton, marking the program's longest winning streak in 41 years. Bryce Hopkins led the charge with 15 points and 10 rebounds as the 17th-ranked Red Storm cruised to their 13th consecutive victory at Madison Square Garden.

Dylan Darling provided a spark off the bench with 17 points, while Zuby Ejiofor added 15 for the first-place Johnnies. The victory showcased St. John's defensive prowess, holding Creighton to just 32% shooting and limiting them to a season-low 0.7 points per possession. Coach Rick Pitino praised his team's defensive intensity, calling it their best performance of the season.

With starting guard Ian Jackson sidelined by injury, Darling stepped up with 28½ minutes of gritty play, contributing four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. The win extends St. John's Big East lead and sets up a crucial showdown against UConn on Wednesday. The Red Storm haven't lost since January 3 and are now seeking their second consecutive Big East championship, with their next game potentially matching the program record for conference winning streaks.