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Seton Hall Rallies Past Butler to Bolster NCAA Bid

A defense-first road win over a NET top-75 opponent lifts Seton Hall’s at-large resume.

Overview

  • The Pirates won 63-56 at Hinkle Fieldhouse, erasing a seven-point second-half deficit to avenge last month’s 77-66 loss.
  • Seton Hall improves to 18-8 (8-7 Big East) with a road result classified as Quad 1, as Butler entered at NET No. 74.
  • Defense carried the night as Butler was limited to 30% shooting.
  • Butler played without injured guards Finley Bizjack and Azavier Robinson, extending its skid to six straight losses.
  • Shaheen Holloway elevated Tajuan Simpkins to the starting lineup, while A.J. Staton-McCray scored 19 and Mike Williams added 10 off the bench.