NEWARK, N.J. (Interstat) — Seton Hall edged Marquette 69-64 in a Big East Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Prudential Center.

The Pirates improved to 16-6 overall by winning a defensive struggle, while the Golden Eagles fell to 8-15. Adam Clark led Seton Hall with 19 points and six assists. Royce Parham scored 17 points for Marquette, and Nigel James added 16.

Seton Hall controlled the interior, outscoring Marquette 42-26 in the paint. The Pirates also capitalized on turnovers, scoring 19 points off them. The game was a season series split after Marquette’s win on Dec. 30.