St. John’s (N.Y.) didn’t blink when Kansas finally found its rhythm. The Red Storm built a first-half cushion, absorbed a late surge, and walked out with a 67-65 win over the Jayhawks on March 22, 2026.
The result extends St. John’s momentum — now 28-6 and riding a five-game winning streak — while Kansas (23-10) saw another uneven stretch in a recent run that has included more volatility than comfort.
How it happened
St. John’s controlled the opening 20 minutes with a 34-26 halftime lead, setting the tone with steadier execution and cleaner stretches on both ends. Kansas’ offense lagged early, and the Jayhawks entered the break needing a jolt to flip the game’s shape.
That jolt came after halftime. Kansas poured in 39 points in the second half, turning the game into a possession-by-possession fight and forcing St. John’s to win it late. But even with the Jayhawks’ improved pace and scoring punch, the Red Storm matched enough of it — 33 points after the break — to keep their noses in front when it mattered.
Turning point: Kansas’ second-half surge, St. John’s final stand
The game’s defining swing was Kansas’ second-half scoring spike. After managing 26 points in the first half, the Jayhawks nearly doubled their output after the break and made it a one-shot game down the stretch.
St. John’s answer wasn’t flashy — it was functional. The Red Storm didn’t let the run become an avalanche, and their ability to keep producing offense in the second half prevented Kansas from ever fully seizing control.
By the numbers
Halftime: St. John’s 34, Kansas 26
Second half: Kansas 39, St. John’s 33
Final: St. John’s 67, Kansas 65
What it means going forward
St. John’s (N.Y.): This is what mature, tournament-ready basketball looks like: build an early margin, survive the opponent’s best counterpunch, and finish. At 28-6 with a five-game winning streak, the Red Storm continue to validate their form with a win that required composure more than comfort.
Kansas: The Jayhawks showed real fight — especially after halftime — but the first-half deficit was too steep against a team playing as confidently as St. John’s. At 23-10, Kansas’ recent LWWLL stretch underscores the thin line between rallying and rescuing, and this one landed on the wrong side of it.
Final score
St. John’s (N.Y.) 67, Kansas 65