No. 15 Providence holds off St John's 86-82 for 6th straight
Providence center Nate Watson (0) celebrates with guard A.J. Reeves (11) and other teammates after their win against St. John's in an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Providence center Nate Watson (0) celebrates with guard A.J. Reeves (11) and other teammates after their win against St. John's in an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Feb. 02, 2022 12:03 AM EST
The Providence bench celebrates during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against St. John's, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

The Providence bench celebrates during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against St. John's, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Feb. 02, 2022 12:13 AM EST
St. John's guard Posh Alexander (0) shoots against Providence guard Jared Bynum (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

St. John's guard Posh Alexander (0) shoots against Providence guard Jared Bynum (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Feb. 01, 2022 10:27 PM EST
Providence guard Jared Bynum (4) reacts to his 3-point basket against St. John's during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Providence guard Jared Bynum (4) reacts to his 3-point basket against St. John's during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Feb. 02, 2022 12:03 AM EST
St. John's forward Aaron Wheeler (1) lands after a dunk against Providence, next to center Joel Soriano (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

St. John's forward Aaron Wheeler (1) lands after a dunk against Providence, next to center Joel Soriano (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Feb. 02, 2022 12:13 AM EST
Providence forward Justin Minaya (15) dunks as St. John's guard (23) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Providence forward Justin Minaya (15) dunks as St. John's guard (23) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Feb. 01, 2022 10:25 PM EST
Providence guard Jared Bynum (4) loses control of the ball against St. John's center Joel Soriano (11) and St. John's forward Aaron Wheeler (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Providence guard Jared Bynum (4) loses control of the ball against St. John's center Joel Soriano (11) and St. John's forward Aaron Wheeler (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Feb. 01, 2022 10:31 PM EST
Providence guard Al Durham (1) shoots against St. John's center Joel Soriano (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Providence guard Al Durham (1) shoots against St. John's center Joel Soriano (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Feb. 01, 2022 10:27 PM EST
Providence guard Al Durham (1) argues with the refs over a technical foul against St. John's as his teammates hold him during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Providence guard Al Durham (1) argues with the refs over a technical foul against St. John's as his teammates hold him during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Feb. 01, 2022 10:30 PM EST
Providence center Nate Watson (0) and Providence guard A.J. Reeves (11) defend against St. John's guard Montez Mathis (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Providence center Nate Watson (0) and Providence guard A.J. Reeves (11) defend against St. John's guard Montez Mathis (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Feb. 01, 2022 10:31 PM EST
St. John's guard Posh Alexander (0) drives to the basket against Providence forward Noah Horchler (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

St. John's guard Posh Alexander (0) drives to the basket against Providence forward Noah Horchler (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Feb. 02, 2022 12:03 AM EST
St. John's fans react to a three point shot against Providence during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

St. John's fans react to a three point shot against Providence during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Feb. 01, 2022 10:30 PM EST
Providence forward Noah Horchler (14) stretches before the start of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Providence forward Noah Horchler (14) stretches before the start of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Feb. 01, 2022 10:25 PM EST