Marquette 64, at Seton Hall 69

NEWARK, N.J. (Interstat) — In a grinding Big East contest defined by defensive pressure and critical plays in the final minute, Seton Hall outlasted Marquette 69-64 on Saturday at Prudential Center. The game, a rematch of a Pirates victory just over a month prior, was a tale of contrasting efficiencies. While both teams had an identical 62 possessions, Seton Hall’s superior execution inside the arc proved decisive. The Pirates shot 50.9% from the field, fueled by 42 points in the paint, while Marquette relied heavily on perimeter shooting, connecting on 11 of 19 three-point attempts. Marquette’s Royce Parham led all… Read more...