Newark, N.J. –
It is the third-straight loss for the Hoyas, who fall to 13-11 overall and 6-5 in the BIG EAST, while Seton Hall improves to 17-6 overall and 7-4 in league play.
Sophomore forward Isaac Copeland (Raleigh, N.C./Brewster Academy [N.C.]) scored 18 points to lead the Hoyas, while sophomore guard L.J. Peak (Gaffney, S.C./Gaffney) added 17 points and senior guard D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central/Oak Hill) added 11 points.
Seton Hall had taken a 48-41 lead but the Hoyas cut the margin to two points, 56-54, on a jumper from senior center Bradley Hayes (Jacksonville, Fla.