St. John's Beats Villanova, Pitino's Winning Touch Shines

0:00On March 2nd, St. John's picked up a big win over Villanova, beating them 89-57 at Madison Square Garden. That victory improved the red storm to 23 wins and 6 losses, putting them just a half-game behind Yukon in the big East standings. Rick Patino, coach from the sideline in a sharp white suit, leading his team to a 15-point halftime lead before cruising to the easy win. Zubi Ezio 4 stood out for St. John's, posting a rare triple-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. It marked just the fifth such performance for the program since 1986. Villanova struggled badly, suffering their worst loss since 1997. Villanova head coach Kevin Willard knows Patino well from his days as an assistant under him at Louisville from 2001 to 2000. 7. Willard joked about the stress of working for Patino, saying it cost him his hair and made everyday feel intense. Despite the tough memories, Willard praised Patino's unmatched energy and drive, crediting it for his 900 career wins and national titles.

1:07He noted how Patino's style meshes perfectly with players like Ezio 4, fueling the team's strong season. St. John's keys roll into the top of the big East, showing Patino's winning touch remains as sharp as ever.