SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. – Xavier took the first of a three-game series at Seton Hall, topping the Pirates 5-3 on Friday evening for its sixth straight win.
XU improves to 20-26 overall and 7-3 BIG EAST. Xavier's six-game winning streak is also its longest since taking seven straight from April 10-19, 2013.
Seton Hall moved to 31-15 overall and 5-5 in league play.
· Andre Jernigan finished the day with a pair of hits, a walk and scored a run to lead the way offensively for the Musketeers.
· Nate Soria picked up a pair of hits on the day, finishing 2-of-5 at the plate.