CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) Daniss Jenkins scored 17 points as St. John's beat North Texas 53-52 on Thursday in the Charleston Classic.

Joel Soriano made two free throws with 1:11 remaining to cap the scoring.

Jenkins had five rebounds for the Red Storm (2-1). Soriano scored 11 points and added 12 rebounds and five blocks. Glenn Taylor Jr. shot 3 for 9, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with seven points.

The Mean Green (2-1) were led by Aaron Scott, who recorded 13 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Jason Edwards added nine points for North Texas. In addition, Rubin Jones finished with eight points.

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