AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe Red Storm set the tone by scoring their first 20 points in the paint to take an early 14-point lead at the 11:11 mark. The Red Storm expanded their lead out to 29 points before Butler enjoyed the consolation prize of a 7-0 run to end the game. Jackson led all St. John’s scorers with 18 points on 5-of-11 shooting, 3-of-6 from three, and dished out three assists. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementWith the win, St. John’s has started Big East play with a 9-1 record in back-to-back seasons for the first time in program history. Following a six-day break, the Red Storm will face the DePaul Blue Demons (12-8, 4-5 Big East) in Chicago on Tuesday, February 3 (8:00 p.m., Peacock).