Longtime St. John's basketball coach Jim Smith was born and grew up in Elgin, Illinois. Jim's dad was a milkman and his mother ran the cafeteria at St. Edward's High School. He recalls his parents being very frugal and hard working.
The 12th ranked St. John's basketball team posted a 78-54 win at St. Olaf in Northfield Wednesday night after St. Ben's knocked off St. Olaf 63-52 in Northfield against St. Olaf earlier in the evening.
The St. John's and St. Ben's basketball teams both won at Augsburg in Minneapolis Wednesday night. St. John's led by 18 at halftime and held off Augsburg in the 2nd half to win 78-69. St. Ben's used a 2nd half surge to knock off Augsburg 63-44.
The 15th ranked St. John's basketball team improved to 5-0 in the MIAC and 12-2 overall after posting a 96-70 win over visiting Bethel College Wednesday night. The Johnnies shot a blistering 70% from the field and 52% from 3-point range.
The St. John's Basketball was upset 83-80 by Hamline in the MIAC tournament semifinals Thursday night in Collegeville. The game was tight throughout and Hamline earned their 2nd win over the Johnnies this season.
Members of the St. John's University, College of Saint Benedict and St. Cloud State University ROTC program will be getting a unique experience Thursday.
As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise at the College of Saint Benedict and St. John's University campuses, school officials are taking new measures to limit the spread.