St. John’s Red Storm vs. Baruch Bearcats: Open Thread and Live Updates

Alas, after a long offseason, an organized basketball game will be played on Carnesecca Arena’s hardwood. Tonight, fans will get their first look at this St. John’s team.

We will be providing live updates on this page, but also make sure you take full advantage of your commenting privileges. This is a fantastic forum to express your basketball opinions alongside other loyal Johnnies supporters.

Game Details:

Who: St. John’s Red Storm vs. Baruch Bearcats

When: Monday, October 31st, 7:00 PM

How to watch: ESPN3 or WatchESPN

Twitter: Make sure to follow @rumbleSBN for exclusive game coverage

Pre-Game Reading:

• Baruch Head Coach Alesi talks Chris Mullin, his Bearcats. (Rumble in the Garden)
• St. John’s vs. Baruch (exhibition): what to look for tonight. (Rumble in the Garden)
• Chris Mullin to freshman: Beat me in H-O-R-S-E, you can wear my number. (New York Post)

Live Updates:

***Follow here for instant updates as the contest progresses.***

U-16: Johnnies look anxious, turning over the ball. Trail Baruch 5-2 early on.

12:56: St. John’s has yet to find their rhythm, chasing Baruch.

U-12:

U-8:

5:38: The Johnnies are rolling and playing with intensity! St. John’s ahead of Baruch by a 36-19 score.

U-4:

Half: St. John’s has flashed potential in this first half against weaker competition. Going into the half, St. John’s holds a 50-26 lead. Bashir Ahmed is 5-for-7 from the floor with 15 points.

Second Half:

17:58: St. John’s keeps the pressure on, this time it is Shamorie Ponds forcing a Baruch timeout.

U-16: Bashir Ahmed has impressed, hanging 17 points on the Bearcats. St. John’s up 60-32.

12:30:

8:00: St. John’s up on Baruch 75-42. Chris Mullin’s bunch has dominated much of this contest.

7:44:

4:43: The Johnnies keep the foot on the pedal. 91-47

Final: Forget about St. Thomas of Aquinas, the Johnnies top Baruch by a score of 99-49.