St. John’s (N.Y.) earned a 76-70 win over Marquette in NCAA action, pulling away late to secure a six-point victory. The game was competitive throughout, with both teams trading scores and momentum as neither side was able to create sustained separation for long stretches. Down the stretch, St. John’s executed more cleanly in key possessions, getting timely stops and converting on offense to build the margin that ultimately decided the outcome. Marquette stayed within striking distance but couldn’t generate enough consecutive scores late to flip the result. With no official box score details provided (top performers and team shooting/rebounding/assist totals were not included), individual standouts can’t be verified here. Still, the final score reflects a game where St. John’s did enough in the closing minutes—particularly in late-game execution—to finish in front. Going forward, the win is a positive marker for St. John’s, especially in a high-profile matchup, while Marquette will look to tighten late-game offense and defensive possession-to-possession consistency. In closely matched games like this, small execution gaps in the final segment often determine the difference between a win and a narrow loss.