NEWARK, N.J. (Interstat) — Mariana Valenzuela scored 26 points as Seton Hall edged Marquette 64-61 in a Big East women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Prudential Center.

The Golden Eagles built an early 20-9 lead after one quarter but managed only five points in the second as the Pirates rallied. Seton Hall took its first lead in the third quarter and sealed the win by making 17 of 18 free throws.

Lee Volker led Marquette with 20 points and Halle Vice added 19. The Golden Eagles committed 19 turnovers, leading to 17 points for Seton Hall.

The Pirates improved to 12-5. Marquette fell to 11-6.