St. John’s performed another Houdini act. Down 10 at halftime. Getting thoroughly outplayed. Its engine, Deivon Smith, was on the bench in sweats, out with a shoulder injury. But just like against Georgetown last Tuesday,

Zuby Ejiofor scored six of his 16 points in overtime and No. 20 St. John’s erased a 16-point deficit in the second half to rally past Xavier 79-71

There must be something in the water in Queens because the St. John's Red Storm just continue to roll no matter the obstacle.