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Pirates respond to early adversity, win matchup against state rivals

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Seton Hall volleyball defeated Rutgers in a gritty four-set match on Saturday in Walsh Gymnasium to improve to 4-1 on the year.

The Pirates came out a bit flat to start and it showed in the score. After going back and forth early on, Rutgers went on a roll and eventually built an insurmountable lead, winning the first set 25-19.

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With backs against the wall, Seton Hall showed up to the second set with a better focus. The Pirates were more prepared on the court and kept control, winning the set 25-18.