Despite 25 points from Shamorie Ponds, the Red Storm dropped its second straight game.
A packed crowd at Madison Square Garden Saturday afternoon watched Shamorie Ponds glide through the lane with 50 seconds to go. As the sophomore guard from Brooklyn took his two step gather, the home bench rose as he did.
A lefty layup from Ponds over Seton Hall Ismael Sanogo tied the game at 68. He hit two free throws 36 seconds later to send the game to overtime.
Then, the memories of an 0-9 January reintroduced themselves, much to the delight of the Pirate fans who made the trip from New Jersey.