NEW YORK (Interstat) — Saint John’s rallied from a halftime deficit to edge Seton Hall 65-60 in a defensive struggle at Carnesecca Arena on Tuesday night. The Red Storm overcame a six-point halftime hole by outscoring the Pirates 33-22 after the break.

Both teams shot under 36% from the floor, but Saint John’s capitalized at the free-throw line, making 21 of 30 attempts. Seton Hall went just 11 for 20 from the line. Dillon Mitchell led Saint John’s with 17 points, while A.J. Staton-McCray scored 16 for Seton Hall.

The victory moved both teams to 14-5 overall this season. Attendance was 13,776.