Men’s Basketball Travels to St. John’s Tuesday

Peacocks head to Queens, NY for a 6:30 p.m. tip

Game 5
Saint Peter's (1-3) vs. St. John's (6-2)
Date: Tuesday, December 3
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Carnesecca Arena, Queens, NY
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GAME NOTES

Opening Tip

The Saint Peter's men's basketball team is back in action on Tuesday when the unit visits St. John's University in Queens, NY.
The game will tip at 6:30 p.m. nationally on FS1.
Following an 0-3 start to the season, the Peacocks snagged the first win of the year by way of a 67-59 home beating over St. Francis Brooklyn on Saturday.
Saint Peter's never trailed in the second half and the team held the Terriers to one of its worst scoring performances of the season.
For the second consecutive game, freshman Doug Edert was Saint Peter's leading scorer, matching his career-high of 18 points. Classmate Daryl Banks III followed with a career-high nine points, four rebounds, two steals, two assists, and no turnovers.

Things to Know Before the Contest
Seeking First Win in Series

The Peacocks and Red Storm have met 17 times previously, but have not faced each other in over four decades, last meeting in 1975-76.
Saint Peter's has never defeated St. John's, trailing the Big East team 0-17 all-time since first meeting in 1910.
This will be the first time a Peacock team visits Queens to play the Red Storm since 1951 --- where the Peacocks are 0-9 all-time against St. John's.

Saint Peter's vs. Big East Conference

The Peacocks have struggled against the high-major Big East Conference, holding a combined 32-110 all-time record against the current Big East.
The program has wins over four of the 10 conference teams, with victories over Butler (1-0), Georgetown (6-14), Providence (1-4), and Seton Hall (24-64) --- Saint Peter's has never faced Creighton or DePaul.
In addition to the Red Storm, Saint Peter's is also winless against Marquette (0-1), Villanova (0-11), and Xavier (0-3).
The last win over a Big East team came on Dec. 14, 2013 when the Peacocks knocked off Seton Hall 83-80 in overtime on the road.

Defense Stepping Up

Saint Peter's had its best defensive showing of the season against St. Francis Brooklyn on Saturday, allowing a season-low 59 points.
On the season, the Peacocks are holding opponents to the league's second-worst field goal percentage (.395) and three-point field goal percentage (.312) --- only Rider is allowing lower shooting percentages.
The defense is also the second best MAAC team when it comes to blocking shots, averaging 4.5 blocked shots per game.

Next Up

The men will not be in action for over a week, returning to the Yanitelli Center hardwood on Wednesday, Dec. 11 when the team entertains Fairleigh Dickinson.

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Players Mentioned

#2 Doug Edert: G; 6' 2"; Freshman

#5 Daryl Banks III: G; 6' 3"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#2 Doug Edert
: 6' 2"; Freshman
: G

#5 Daryl Banks III
: 6' 3"; Freshman
: G

Players Mentioned

#2 Doug Edert

#5 Daryl Banks III

Players Mentioned

#2 Doug Edert

#5 Daryl Banks III

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