Seton Hall Outlasts Georgetown in Big East Road Test
WASHINGTON (Interstat) — Adam Clark scored 22 points to lead Seton Hall to a 76-67 victory over Georgetown in a Big East Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Capital One Arena.
The teams were tied 29-29 at halftime before the Pirates pulled away. Clark’s backcourt mate, Tajuan Simpkins, added 17 points for Seton Hall, which improved to 14-2 overall. Georgetown, led by Malik Mack’s 14 points, fell to 9-7.
Seton Hall shot 42.1% from the field and capitalized at the free-throw line, making 24 of 33 attempts. Georgetown was held to 33.9% shooting. The Hoyas were more efficient from three-point range and the free-throw line but could not overcome the overall shooting disparity.
An announced crowd of 8,230 watched the conference matchup.