Sliding St. John's trying to reverse course vs. struggling DePaul

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St. John's is mired in its worst rut of the season, though not nearly as long as DePaul's slide.

Looking to avoid a sixth loss in seven games, the Red Storm can hand the visiting Blue Demons an 11th consecutive defeat Tuesday night in Big East play at Elmont, N.Y.

St. John's (13-9, 5-6 Big East) won four straight from Dec. 30-Jan. 10, with the last three against league foes