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Providence, R.I.

12 p.m.

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12-5, 2-3

Providence

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1/14/2017 3:13:00 PM | Men's Basketball

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PROVIDENCE - The Seton Hall men's basketball team climbed back from a 16-point deficit to draw even with Providence late in the second half, but Kyron Cartwright's three-point play with 32 seconds remaining pushed the Friars past the Pirates, 65-61, Saturday at the Dunkin' Donuts Center.

Seton Hall (12-5, 2-3 BIG EAST) was led by junior Desi Rodriguez (Bronx, N.Y.), who delivered 20 points and hit three consecutive game-tying field goals in the final 2:45 of the game. Angel Delgado (Bajos De Haina, Dominican Republic) posted his 11th consecutive double-double with 12 points and 16 rebounds, surpassing Eddie Griffin, who had 10 consecutive double-doubles in 2001.

Providence (12-7, 2-4 BIG EAST) received 22 points rom Rodney Bullock and 20 points and eight assists from Cartwright.

Turning Point
Though Seton Hall trailed for the bulk of the contest, the Pirates first made a furious 10-0 rally to go into halftime only down six, and then found a way to tie the game with just under three minutes remaining.

Rodriguez was in the middle of the comeback, first dishing to Delgado for a layup and then connecting on a three-pointer off a pass from junior Khadeen Carrington (Brooklyn, N.Y.) to knot the score at 57-57 with 2:45 to go.

The Pirates had a chance to take the lead when strong defense created a turnover near midcourt. Senior Madison Jones (Raleigh, N.C.) picked up the steal, but was called for a charge on his way to basket. Providence responded with an Emmitt Holt layup to go back up by two before Rodriguez again delivered a jumper to make it 61-61.

With 32 seconds remaining, Cartwright created space off his defender and hit a mid-range jumper and drew a foul. He completed the three-point play with a free throw to go up 64-61.

The Pirates had two looks at the basket on the ensuing possession, but missed. Providence got the ball back and made one of two free throws at the line to seal the win.

Inside the Numbers

Seton Hall shot 40.3 percent for the game, making 25 of 62 field goal attempts. Providence shot 47.8 percent overall (22-for-46) and went 7-for-16 from three-point range.
The Pirates again were dominant on the glass, out-rebounding Providence, 39-29.
Delgado continues his mastery on the boards with 16 rebounds to go with 12 points for his 11th consecutive double-double. He surpassed Eddie Griffin, who had 10 consecutive double-doubles for the Pirates in 2001. Delgado now has 36 career double-doubles and is the active BIG EAST leader.
During his 11 double-dip streak, Delgado is averaging 16.3 points and 13.5 boards.
Rodriguez turned in another big offensive display with 20 points on 8-of-17 shooting overall and 4-for-7 from behind the arc. It was his third straight 20-point effort and sixth of the season. In conference games only, he is the BIG EAST's leader at 22.2 points per game.
Carrington added 13 points to push his double-figure scoring streak to 17 straight games. He also had five assists against zero turnovers.
In 11 minutes of action, sophomore Michael Nzei (Makurdi, Nigeria) generated seven points, two rebounds and a block.
The Pirates were whistled for 20 fouls compared to Providence's 11.

News & Notes

This was the 100th all-time meeting between Seton Hall and Providence. The Friars lead the series 52-48. Prior to today's loss, the Pirates had been 7-3 in their last 10 games at Dunkin' Donuts Center.
Seton Hall dipped below .500 in BIG EAST games for the first time since being 3-4 after losing at Xavier on Jan. 23, 2016. The Pirates went on to win four in a row and eight of their next nine games.
Carrington, Delgado and Rodriguez continued their ascent up Seton Hall's all-time scoring list. Carrington moved into a tie for 36th all-time with 1,067 points. Rodriguez surpassed teammate Delgado and one other to move into 54th with 879 points. Delgado is just three points behind at 876.

Up Next
After resting at home Saturday evening, the Pirates will head to Pennsylvania Sunday and get ready for Monday night's clash with Villanova at The Pavilion, set for 6:30 p.m., as part of the FS1 Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Marathon. Gus Johnson and Bill Raftery will have the FS1 call, simulcast online at FOX Sports GO. Gary Cohen and Dave Popkin will deliver the radio call on WMCA 570 AM

Seton Hall will not be back until Prudential Center until Sunday, Jan. 22, a noon tip against St. John's. Tickets for the contest can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or by calling (973) 275-4255 during regular business hours.