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Ejiofor Dominates as Marquette Defense Crumbles
13 Jan
Summary
- St. John's is heavily favored with a 94% win probability.
- Marquette's defense ranks 91st nationally, a significant decline.
- Zuby Ejiofor has historically dominated Marquette's defense.
The Marquette Golden Eagles are set to face the St. John's Red Storm on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. St. John's enters the matchup as a significant favorite, with KenPom.com projecting a 94% chance of victory and a predicted score of 86-69. Marquette's defensive efficiency has plummeted this season, ranking 91st nationally compared to 26th last year, making them vulnerable.
St. John's, despite a preseason ranking of #5, has faced scrutiny but remains highly rated by computer metrics, currently at #18 on KenPom.com. Their star player, Zuby Ejiofor, has consistently troubled Marquette's defense, posting impressive stat lines in past matchups. This season, Ejiofor is averaging 19 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals in conference play, highlighting his continued impact.
Marquette's recent form shows a 2-8 record over their last ten games, including seven losses in their past eight. In contrast, St. John's has been strong, with a 7-3 record in their last ten and winning four of their last five. The all-time series is led by Marquette, but St. John's has won the last three consecutive meetings.
