Seton Hall thwarts Princeton’s rally to improve to 4-0, while Xavier falls to No. 25/RV Minnesota.
Seton Hall 70, Princeton 66
The Pirates jumped out to a big early lead, opening the game on an 11-0 run and building a 14-point halftime advantage. The Tigers scratched their way back and got within three heading to the fourth quarter. Princeton would take its first lead with 6:47 to go in regulation, then pushed its advantage to seven (66-59) with 2:15 left. SHU (4-0) made a furious late charge capped by Nicole Jimenez who hit a go-ahead lay-up with 4.