Smith's double-double helps No. 18 St. John's women pull away from Hartford 66-54
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Shenneika Smith recorded a double-double and No. 18 St. John's women pulled away from Hartford 66-54 Sunday in a nonconference matchup.
Smith, who moved into ninth place all-time on St. John's (4-1) career points list Wednesday against Iona, scored 21 points and pulled 11 boards for the Red Storm.
After a back-and-forth first half, Hartford (5-1) entered halftime trailing 26-24 before taking a 36-32 second-half lead behind a layup from Nikkia Smith.
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St. John's scored six-straight to go up 38-36 but Nikkia Smith made two free throws to tie the game at 38-all.
However, Hartford would never retake the lead, as St. John's Smith tallied six-consecutive points and Keylantra Langley hit two free throws to put the Red Storm up for good.
Nikkia Smith led Hartford with 16 points off the bench.
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St. John's has won four straight games after opening the season with a loss to Texas.