Soriano scores 17 in St. John’s 86-67 win against DePaul

NEW YORK - Joel Soriano scored 17 points as St. John’s beat DePaul 86-67 on Wednesday night.

Soriano also contributed 14 rebounds for the Red Storm (9-1). Andre Curbelo scored 15 points while finishing 7 of 9 from the floor, and added five assists and three steals. Posh Alexander recorded 13 points and was 4 of 13 shooting and 5 of 6 from the free throw line.

The Blue Demons (5-4) were led in scoring by Zion Cruz, who finished with 14 points. DePaul also got 13 points and nine rebounds from Da’Sean Nelson. In addition, Javan Johnson had 11 points, four assists and two steals.