Scenes from Madison Square Garden where the St. John's Red Storm defeated the Villanova Wildcats, 71-65, on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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Villanova guard Collin Gillespie puts up a shot from outside the arc past St. John's guard Mustapha Heron in the first half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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Villanova forward Eric Paschall shoots over St. John's guard Mustapha Heron in the first half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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St. John's guard LJ Figueroa and guard Justin Simon defend Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels in the first half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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St. John's guard Mustapha Heron drives the ball defended by Villanova forward Eric Paschall in the first half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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Villanova guard Phil Booth is defended by St. John's forward Marvin Clark II in the first half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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Villanova guard Phil Booth shoots over St. John's guard Shamorie Ponds from outside the arc in the first half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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Villanova forward Eric Paschall puts up a three-point shot past St. John's guard Mustapha Heron in the first half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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St. John's guard Mustapha Heron sits on the four after being called for a charge against Villanova in the first half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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St. John's guard Mustapha Heron sinks a reverse layup against Villanova in the first half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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St. John's guard Shamorie Ponds questions a call with a referee in the first half of a men's basketball game against Villanova at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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Villanova guard Phil Booth is defended by St. John's forward Marvin Clark II in the first half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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St. John's guard LJ Figueroa reacts after he sinks a three-point basket against Villanova late in the second half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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St. John's guard LJ Figueroa shoots for a three-point basket against Villanova in the second half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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St. John's guard LJ Figueroa makes his three-point shot for a basket against Villanova late in the second half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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St. John's guard Mustapha Heron shoots for a three-point basket over Villanova guard Phil Booth in the second half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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St. John's head coach Chris Mullin directs his players during a timeout against Villanova in the second half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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St. John's guard LJ Figueroa, right, and guard Mustapha Heron react after Figueroa's three-point shot is good against Villanova in the second half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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St. John's forward Sedee Keita defends a shot by Villanova forward Eric Paschall in the second half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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St. John's guard LJ Figueroa drives to the basket after forcing a turnover by Villanova guard Collin Gillespie in the second half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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St. John's guard Shamorie Ponds dribbles the ball up court against Villanova in the second half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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St. John's guard Shamorie Ponds shoots a technical free throw against Villanova in the second half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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St. John's forward Marvin Clark II blocks a shot by Villanova guard Phil Booth late in the second half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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St. John's guard LJ Figueroa, right, and guard Shamorie Ponds defend Villanova guard Collin Gillespie in the second half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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St. John's head coach Chris Mullin and players meet during a timeout against Villanova in the second half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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St. John's guard Justin Simon, left and guard LJ Figueroa react against Villanova late in the second half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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St. John's guard Shamorie Ponds, center, and guard Justin Simon react against Villanova late in the second half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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St. John's guard Shamorie Ponds puts up a shot defended by Villanova guard Collin Gillespie in the second half of a men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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