NEWARK, N.J. (Interstat) — Seton Hall stormed back from an 18-point halftime deficit to defeat Creighton 56-54 in a Big East men’s basketball game Sunday at Prudential Center.

The Pirates, trailing 27-18 at halftime, outscored the Bluejays 38-27 after the break to complete the dramatic comeback before a crowd of 8,532. Najai Hines secured the win for Seton Hall with a free throw in the final second.

Jasen Green led Creighton with 13 points and nine rebounds. Josh Dix added 12 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Austin Swartz scored a team-high 16 points for the Bluejays.

Elijah Fisher paced Seton Hall with 10 points off the bench. The Pirates improved to 13-2 overall, while Creighton fell to 9-6.