RJ Luis Jr. and his game-high 24 points led No. 7 St. John's to a 76-70 win over Butler Wednesday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
 
Jahmyl Telfort had 13 points and seven rebounds to lead Butler; he went over 2,000 points for his collegiate career in the game.
 
With the win, St. John's improves to 25-4 overall and 16-2 in BIG EAST play to clinch the regular season conference championship. Butler falls to 13-15.
 
KEY STRETCH: Kolby King's three-point play with 7:38 remaining in the game gave Butler its first lead since 3-2 as the Bulldogs took a 57-56 advantage. St. John's responded by scoring eight of the next 10 points to retake control of the contest. The St. John's led never got to a single possession over the final minute of the game.
 
OF NOTE:

• Luis made nine of his 16 attempts from the field.
• St. John's shot 49 percent from the field, while Butler connected on 39 percent of their attempts.
• Butler went 16-for-18 from the free throw line.
• Pierre Brooks II and Boden Kapke each had 12 points for Butler; King added 11 points.
• Butler held a 39-32 rebounding advantage.
• St. John's had a 38-32 halftime lead.

 
UP NEXT: Butler travels to Philadelphia for a Saturday Noon tip with Villanova. The game will air on FOX.