"Dylan Darling kept St. John's season alive, as they advanced to their first Sweet 16 in an NCAA Tournament since 1999. His layup at the buzzer secured the 65-63 win for the Red Storm."
"He hadn't done a damn good thing all night, so I know he was going to do it, St. John's head coach Rick Pitino said. The fun is just starting."
"Darling missed all four of his long-range attempts, while dishing four assists and forcing a pair of turnovers. But when his team needed it most, the church bells started ringing."
"The Red Storm played a farm from perfect game, giving up seven turnovers against the Jayhawks. This presented itself as a boost in morale for Kansas, who scored eight straight points in the final minutes."
Dylan Darling scored a buzzer-beater to secure a 65-63 victory for St. John's against Kansas, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999. Despite being scoreless until the final moments, Darling's clutch play was pivotal. St. John's head coach Rick Pitino praised Darling's determination. Bryce Hopkins and Zuby Ejiofor contributed significantly with 18 points each, but the team struggled with turnovers, allowing Kansas to tie the game late. The win marked a continuation of St. John's 13-game win streak.
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