Ponds, St. John's snap skid, 82-74 vs DePaul in Big East

St. John's forward Marvin Clark II (13) goes up for a shot against DePaul guard Max Strus (31) and forward Femi Olujobi during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big East men's tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

St. John's guard Mustapha Heron (14) tries for a shot against DePaul forward Paul Reed (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big East men's tournament, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

St. John's guard Shamorie Ponds (2) goes up for a shot against DePaul guard Devin Gage (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big East men's tournament, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)