Mountain West Battle: St. John's vs New Mexico Clash in Historic Father-Son Showdown at MSG
The St. John's Red Storm (3-0) face the New Mexico Lobos (3-0) in a compelling father-son matchup at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET on FOX Sports 1.
St. John's basketball game at MSG
This "Hoops For Heroes" game benefits the Tunnel for Towers Foundation, which provides support to military and first responder families through mortgage-free homes and other assistance.
Basketball player dunking over defender
St. John's head coach Rick Pitino will face his son Richard Pitino's New Mexico Lobos in their fourth head-to-head meeting. Their relationship adds an intriguing dimension to the game, with Rick joking, "I've never thought about disowning a son, but it may come to that."
Two men face each other
St. John's enters the game as a ranked team under Pitino for the first time at MSG. Richard Pitino, in his fourth season with New Mexico, has led the Lobos to consistent improvement, including their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014 last season.
Two suited men on basketball court
The father-son duo previously worked together at Louisville during the 2011-12 season, reaching the Final Four before Richard took his first head coaching position at Florida International University.
Lobos basketball players and team logo
Basketball player Zuby Ejiofor in action
Starting Lineups: New Mexico: Tru Washington, Mustapha Amzil, Filip Borvicanin, Donovan Dent, Nelly Junior Joseph St. John's: Deivon Smith, RJ Luis, Kadary Richmond, Simeon Wilcher, Zuby Ejiofor
Related Articles
New Mexico Hosts Mountain West Showdown vs. Boise State Live on FS1
