Six Ejected After Intense St John’s-Providence Brawl
During the recent clash between St. John’s and Providence, tempers flared, leading to an unexpected brawl that resulted in multiple ejections. The incident unfolded early in the second half when St. John’s Bryce Hopkins attempted a layup. Providence’s Duncan Powell committed a hard foul that led to chaos on the court.
Details of the Incident
Following Powell’s foul, Hopkins reacted immediately, pushing Powell and igniting a confrontation between players from both teams. Officials quickly intervened to separate the teams, and police were called onto the court to manage the escalating situation.
Ejections and Game Delay
The game was paused for approximately 19 minutes to review the incident and issue penalties. Powell was ejected for throwing a punch at St. John’s Dillon Mitchell during the scuffle. Other ejections included:
- Jaylin Sellers (Providence)
- Dillon Mitchell (St. John’s)
- Kelvin Odih (St. John’s)
- Ruben Prey (St. John’s)
- Lefteris Liotopoulous (St. John’s)
Additionally, a Providence fan was asked to leave the arena due to involvement in the fracas. Later in the game, Jamier Jones from Providence was also ejected for pushing St. John’s Zuby Ejiofor during a fast break.
Game Context and Performance
This game marked a significant moment for Bryce Hopkins, who returned to Amica Mutual Pavilion after transferring from Providence to St. John’s. The Red Storm had a strong showing going into the game with a record of 19 wins and 4 losses, placing them second in the Big East standings with a conference record of 12-1, just behind UConn.
Conversely, Providence was struggling this season, holding an overall record of 11-14 and just 4-10 in Big East play. In a previous matchup between the two teams, Providence had handed St. John’s their only conference loss.
