WASHINGTON (Interstat) — Seton Hall used a strong start and clutch late free throws to edge Georgetown 58-52 in a Big East women’s basketball game Thursday afternoon at Capital One Arena.

The Pirates built an early lead with a 22-point first quarter and led 31-26 at halftime. Georgetown rallied to tie the game at 42 early in the fourth quarter, but Seton Hall responded with an 8-0 run to regain control. Savannah Catalon and Mariana Valenzuela led the Pirates with 17 and 19 points, respectively.

Brianna Scott scored 11 points for the Hoyas. Seton Hall improved to 15-6 overall, while Georgetown fell to 12-9. Attendance was 237.