St. John’s Advances to Quarterfinals
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NEW YORK — Jayson Williams scored 27 points and led St. John’s to a 76-64 victory over Oklahoma State in a second-round National Invitation Tournament game Tuesday night.
Williams had two baskets in a 15-4 run early in the second half that put St. John’s ahead, 45-38, and added five points in a 10-0 burst that gave the Redmen their biggest lead, 74-58, with 1:03 remaining.
St. John’s (17-13) advanced to the quarterfinals against Ohio State at Columbus, Ohio, Thursday night. Oklahoma State finished 17-13.
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