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St. John’s vs. Bucknell: The Night the Red Storm Looks to Rise—and the Bison Try to Stop the Slide
On November 20, inside the unmistakable hum of Carnesecca Arena, two programs will meet with two very different agendas.
St. John’s enters at 2–1, fresh off a 93–60 statement win over William & Mary, where Joson Sanon led a balanced, confident attack with 15 points. It was the sort of performance that doesn’t whisper promise—it shouts it.
Bucknell, meanwhile, arrives with urgency in its luggage. The Bison are 2–3 and carrying the weight of a three-game losing streak, punctuated by an 84–50 loss to Pittsburgh. Ruot Bijiek posted 11 points, along with a scattering of assists and rebounds—effort without reward.
This matchup isn’t just another date on the calendar. It is a crossroads.
When the Action Begins
Thursday, November 20, 2025
7:00 p.m. ET
Carnesecca Arena
A simple time. A simple place.
A game that will be anything but simple.
Where to Watch St. John’s vs. Bucknell
If you want the sound of sneakers on hardwood to echo in your chest, there’s only one ticket: Carnesecca Arena. Seats are available now through Vivid Seats—and in true Ogilvy fashion, the call to action is clear: Don’t wait.
Prefer your drama from home?
The game airs live on TNT.
Game Preview: What the Numbers Tell Us—and What They Don’t
St. John’s: A Team That Defends Its Reputation
Last season, the Red Storm delivered a compelling combination:
That is the language of efficiency—and ambition.
St. John’s outscored what Bucknell typically allowed by 5.3 points per game last year. And at home, they were even better:
Their flaw was clear but solvable:
Everything else? Strong, structured, and built for nights like this.
Bucknell: A Team Searching for Its Spark
Bucknell’s 2024–25 numbers tell the story of a team fighting uphill:
They score 10.8 fewer points than St. John’s typically allows.
They hit 7.8 threes per game, but still trail opponents by 1.4 makes per contest.
This is not a broken team—just one that hasn’t found its rhythm.
Bucknell Players to Watch
On November 20, inside the unmistakable hum of Carnesecca Arena, two programs will meet with two very different agendas.
St. John’s enters at 2–1, fresh off a 93–60 statement win over William & Mary, where Joson Sanon led a balanced, confident attack with 15 points. It was the sort of performance that doesn’t whisper promise—it shouts it.
Bucknell, meanwhile, arrives with urgency in its luggage. The Bison are 2–3 and carrying the weight of a three-game losing streak, punctuated by an 84–50 loss to Pittsburgh. Ruot Bijiek posted 11 points, along with a scattering of assists and rebounds—effort without reward.
This matchup isn’t just another date on the calendar. It is a crossroads.
When the Action Begins
Thursday, November 20, 2025
7:00 p.m. ET
Carnesecca Arena
A simple time. A simple place.
A game that will be anything but simple.
Where to Watch St. John’s vs. Bucknell
If you want the sound of sneakers on hardwood to echo in your chest, there’s only one ticket: Carnesecca Arena. Seats are available now through Vivid Seats—and in true Ogilvy fashion, the call to action is clear: Don’t wait.
Prefer your drama from home?
The game airs live on TNT.
Game Preview: What the Numbers Tell Us—and What They Don’t
St. John’s: A Team That Defends Its Reputation
Last season, the Red Storm delivered a compelling combination:
- 78.5 points scored per game (65th nationally)
- 65.8 points allowed (27th nationally)
That is the language of efficiency—and ambition.
St. John’s outscored what Bucknell typically allowed by 5.3 points per game last year. And at home, they were even better:
- 81.0 points per game at Carnesecca, a full 7.2-point surge over their road output.
Their flaw was clear but solvable:
- 330th in 3-pointers made
- 12th-worst in 3-point percentage (30.1%)
Everything else? Strong, structured, and built for nights like this.
Bucknell: A Team Searching for Its Spark
Bucknell’s 2024–25 numbers tell the story of a team fighting uphill:
- 68.2 points per game (328th nationally)
- 74.4 allowed
- A scoring differential of –6.2
They score 10.8 fewer points than St. John’s typically allows.
They hit 7.8 threes per game, but still trail opponents by 1.4 makes per contest.
This is not a broken team—just one that hasn’t found its rhythm.
Bucknell Players to Watch
| Amon Dörries | 14.2 | 5.0 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Ruot Bijiek | 12.8 | 5.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Jayden Williams | 10.2 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| Achile Spadone | 8.8 | 5.2 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Pat Curtin | 7.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 |