NEWARK, N.J. (Interstat) — Seton Hall used a dominant first quarter to build a substantial lead and then held off a persistent Washington State rally to secure a 74-65 win in a nonconference women’s basketball game Tuesday night at Prudential Center.

The Pirates opened with a 30-point first quarter, leading by 20, and maintained control despite the Cougars chipping away throughout. Zahara Bishop led Seton Hall with 19 points. Eleonora Villa scored 17 points for Washington State.

Seton Hall improved to 7-3. Washington State fell to 1-11.