- Matchup: Harvard Crimson vs St. John’s Red Storm
- Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Venue: Carnesecca Arena, Queens, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This upcoming game at Carnesecca Arena features the St. John’s Red Storm (7-4) clashing with the Harvard Crimson (6-6) on Tuesday.
The Harvard Crimson recently faced Holy Cross and celebrated a decisive 81-53 victory. They showcased an impressive 59.6% field goal percentage (31 of 52) and converted 7 of 14 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Crimson excelled with an 80.0% success rate, hitting 12 of 15 shots. On the rebounding front, they secured 36 boards, with 7 being offensive. Harvard also tallied 15 assists, forced 6 turnovers, and recorded 3 steals defensively. They allowed Holy Cross a shooting percentage of 33.3% from the field, having made 20 of 60 attempts. Holy Cross managed 9 assists and 6 steals, while grabbing a total of 22 rebounds (10 offensive, 12 defensive) without any blocks. Their free throw shooting stood at 77.8%, making 7 of 9 attempts, while struggling at the arc with only 6 of 30 successful shots. The Crimson committed 10 personal fouls compared to Holy Cross’s 12.
Austin Hunt played a crucial role in the victory, shooting an incredible 88.9% from the field but not recording any assists. Over 26 minutes, he collected 5 rebounds and scored 19 points on 8 of 9 shooting.
This season, Harvard boasts a 6-6 record, averaging 70.6 points per game (ranked 314th nationally), with a 47.3% shooting rate. The Crimson have a three-point shooting percentage of 36.2% (84 of 232) and a free throw percentage of 78.3%. The team collects an average of 32.2 rebounds per game and has distributed a total of 168 assists, placing them 209th in Division 1. Harvard commits 11.5 turnovers and 13.5 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Crimson are forcing opponents into 11.8 turnovers per game while committing 14.8 fouls. Their defense allows an average of 66.9 points per game, ranking them 51st nationally. They have surrendered a shooting percentage of 44.0% (291 of 661) and allow an average of 30.8 rebounds per game.
In their latest outing, the St. John’s Red Storm suffered a setback, falling to Kentucky with a score of 78-66. On the rebounding front, St. John’s permitted Kentucky to gather a total of 36 boards (13 offensive). They made 4 of 16 three-point attempts, resulting in a 25.0% shooting percentage, and boasted a free throw percentage of 81.8% by converting 18 of 22. Kentucky shot 45.9% from the floor, making 28 of 61 shots against St. John’s, who finished the game with a 33.3% field goal rate (17 of 51). The Red Storm connected on 5 of 19 tries from beyond the arc, achieving a rate of 26.3%. Overall, they faced 25 personal fouls from Kentucky, leading to 32 free throw opportunities. St. John’s recorded 11 turnovers and achieved 10 steals, while grabbing a total of 24 rebounds (17 defensive and 7 offensive).
Bryce Hopkins emerged as a key player for the Red Storm, contributing 13 points in 29 minutes and collecting 1 assist. He shot 4 of 11 for the game, yielding a field goal percentage of 36.4%, alongside 3 rebounds.
Currently, St. John’s holds a season record of 7-4. Offensively, they are shooting 46.7% from the field, ranking them 126th across the nation. They have amassed 945 points this season, averaging 85.9 points per game, and securing 38.8 rebounds. Their assist rate stands at 16.0 per game (106th nationally) and they commit 13.0 turnovers. The Red Storm averages 18.0 fouls per game while maintaining a free throw success rate of 74.1%.
Defensively, St. John’s ranks 179th, allowing an average of 72.8 points per game. They force opponents into 15.6 turnovers and allow a shooting percentage of 41.0% from the field (79th in Division 1). Opponents shoot 30.0% from three-point range (72 of 240), while achieving 75.0% from the free throw line. St. John’s permits 12.0 assists and 36.5 rebounds per game, placing them 89th and 273rd in Division 1 respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Harvard
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