Yessoufou scores 23 points as St. John's dominates Iona 104-65
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 7:24 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Tounde Yessoufou scored 23 points in St. John's 104-65 victory over Iona on November 8 at Madison Square Garden. The Red Storm showed strong defense, forcing 19 turnovers and securing nine steals while shooting 55.2% from the field. St. John's established an early lead, finishing the first half with a commanding 54-23 advantage. Ian Jackson contributed 17 points and Quinn Ellis recorded 11 assists. This marked St. John's season debut and their third game scoring over 100 points under coach Rick Pitino.
- •St. John's scored 54 points in the first half.
- •The Red Storm forced 19 turnovers from Iona.
- •Ian Jackson added 17 points for St. John's.
- •This was St. John's season debut at Madison Square Garden.
- •Yessoufou had nine rebounds and four 3-pointers.
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"St. John’s saw its pressure defense force 19 turnovers and finish with nine steals. The Red Storm also shot 55.2% and made 13 of 28 3-pointers.
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