There’s something about the cozy confines of Carnesecca Arena that brings out the best in…
…St. John’s opponents.
St. John’s has an impressive 19-4 record in Queens since 2010, since Steve Lavin became coach. Why does it feel like the term “home court advantage” is a fallacy?
That’s because you’ve been too busy sweating out too-close-for-comfort games.
Carnesecca should have an intimidation factor. Even after a three-year, $5 million interior renovation, the 6,000 seat Carnesecca – once known as Alumni Hall since its inaugural season over 50 years ago – is still a rickety, unique and warm on-campus home with unusual depth perception and a sneaky ability to hit high decibel levels. You’re close to the action in an intimate setting, with students placed on each end just behind the backboards in a way that distracts shooters.
Instead of intimidation, though, visitors often feel comfort when a game is tipped at Carnesecca. We all remember the night the arena was renamed after its legendary St. John’s coach, Lou Carnesecca. The road team that night, St. Francis (NY), wasn’t overwhelmed by the atmosphere. In fact, they snapped a 26-game losing streak and beat the Red Storm on their home floor.
The losses always stick in the
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