NEWARK, N.J. (Interstat) — Butler built a large early lead and held off a second-half push to defeat Seton Hall 77-66 in a Big East men’s basketball game Saturday at Prudential Center.

The Bulldogs led 34-24 at halftime and weathered a more competitive second half to snap a three-game skid. Finley Bizjack led all scorers with 25 points for Butler. Azavier Robinson added 14 points and four assists.

AJ Staton-McCray scored 17 points for the Pirates, who saw a three-game winning streak end. Seton Hall, which entered as a 6.5-point favorite, shot poorly from the field.

Butler improved to 11-7. Seton Hall fell to 14-4. Attendance was 8,326.