NEWARK, N.J. (Interstat) — Villanova used a consistent scoring effort to defeat Seton Hall 64-56 in a Big East Conference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Prudential Center. The Wildcats led 31-27 at halftime and maintained their advantage throughout the second half before a crowd of 11,153. The victory improved Villanova to 10-2 overall, while the Pirates fell to 11-2. The game’s total points fell well under the pregame over/under line of 131. Villanova, which was a slight pregame underdog despite statistical models favoring them, secured the road win with key performances from its backcourt. Seton Hall struggled to find offensive rhythm against the Wildcats’ defense.