Carrington, Pirates Down Providence, 73-57

Wednesday, January 31

Newark, N.J.

7 p.m.

Seton Hall University

17-5 (6-3BE)

Providence

14-8 (5-4BE)

Providence

Seton Hall

1/31/2018 8:59:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score BOX (PDF)HIGHLIGHTS

NEWARK, N.J. – Senior Khadeen Carrington (Brooklyn, N.Y.) erupted for 23 points and seven assists, and the Seton Hall men's basketball team used a first-half 19-0 run to pull away as the Pirates recorded a 73-57 victory over Providence at the Prudential Center on Wednesday to improve to 6-3 in the BIG EAST.

Carrington scored his 23 points on 9-for-14 shooting from the floor, including a trio of three-pointers. His seven assists match a season-high, and it was his seventh straight game with at least five assists. He committed only one turnover in 36 minutes.

In all, four Pirates scored in double-figures. Senior Desi Rodriguez (Bronx, N.Y.) finished with 16 points, and Angel Delgado (Bajos De Haina, Dominican Republic) notched a double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds. Sophomore Myles Powell (Trenton, N.J.) chipped in 11 points.

The Pirates' stout perimeter defense held Providence to just 2-for-17 (11.8%) shooting from three-point range.

Seton Hall (16-5) is 6-3 or better in the BIG EAST after nine games for only the sixth time in program history and first since 2006. All previous five times resulted in NCAA Tournament bids.

Turning Point:
Trailing 19-17, Seton Hall connected for three-pointers on four straight possessions, two of which came from Carrington. After two buckets in the paint by Delgado, a three-point play by Rodriguez extended the Pirates run to 19-0 and gave them a 36-19 lead with 4:09 left before halftime. The Hall held Providence scoreless for 5:47 during its spree.

Thanks in large part to a 14-point, 5-assist first half for Carrington, the Pirates took a 41-26 advantage into the locker room at halftime.

After the break, the Seton Hall offense continued its efficient onslaught. Delgado made his way around a defender on the baseline for a layup to extend the Pirates' lead to 20 points, their largest of the game, 49-29 with 16:21 remaining in the game.

Providence used a 6-0 run to cut the Pirates' lead to 12 points with 8:16 left to play, but couldn't draw closer as The Hall went on a 6-0 run to ice the contest.

Inside the Numbers:

The Pirates shot 49.1% (28-for-57) from the floor, compared to just 38.6% (22-for-57) for Providence. Seton Hall also dominated the scoring from behind the three-point arc. The Pirates were 9-for-21 (42.9%), while the Friars were only 2-for-17 (11.8%). The Pirates were more efficient from the free-throw line, shooting 72.7% (8-for-11), compared to 57.9% (11-for-19) for the Friars.
Seton Hall allowed only 26 first-half points, a season-low for the first half.
The Hall out-rebounded Providence, 38-to-31. Both teams grabbed eight offensive rebounds, with the Pirates turning them into 10 second-chance points.
Seton Hall out-scored Providence on the break, 12-4.
Carrington scored a team-high 23 points on 9-for-14 shooting, including 3-for-7 from three-point range. He also tied his season-high with seven assists, against just one turnover. It's Carrington's seventh straight game with at least five assists. He also had a team-best three steals.
Rodriguez finished with 16 points on the strength of a trio of three-pointers. He also had six rebounds, two assists and two blocks. The Hall is now 34-10 all-time when he scores at least 15 points.
Delgado notched his BIG EAST-leading 16^th double-double of the season with 13 points and a game-high 14 rebounds. He now has a nation-leading 66 double-doubles for his remarkable career. The Hall is now 52-14 all-time when he doubles up.
Powell added 11 points, on the strength of a pair of three-pointers, four assists and three rebounds.
Senior Ismael Sanogo (Trenton, N.J.) had eight points, three rebounds and his fifth made three-pointer of the season. He has now made a three-pointer in four of his last six games.
Alpha Diallo led Providence with 25 points and 10 rebounds.

News & Notes:

The victory improves Seton Hall to 17-5 overall on the season, and 6-3 in BIG EAST Conference games. The Pirates are also now 12-1 at home this season.
The Pirates' 6-3 conference record is their best nine-game start since 2006 and only the sixth time in program history that they have begun 6-3. All five previous times resulted in NCAA Tournament bids:
- 2005-06: 6-3
- 2003-04: 6-3
- 1999-00: 7-2
- 1992-93: 6-3
- 1988-89: 6-3
Seton Hall is now 50-52 all-time against Providence and has won four of the last five meetings. The Pirates are 29-21 against the Friars at home.
With 23 points tonight, Carrington passed former Pirate John Morton into 13^th place on Seton Hall's career scoring list with 1,627 points.
Carrington topped the 20-point mark for the fourth time this season and the 22^nd time of his career.
With 13 points tonight, Delgado passed former Pirate Adrian Griffin into 23^rd place on Seton Hall's career scoring list with 1,420 points.
Seton Hall is now 59-5 all-time when it holds at least a seven-point lead at any juncture of the contest.

Before the game the @BIGEAST honored @angelluis45 for becoming the all-time conference leader in rebounds! #HALLin pic.twitter.com/0A0Easp8YL
— Seton Hall MBB (@SetonHallMBB) February 1, 2018

Up Next:
Seton Hall will return to action on Sunday, Feb. 4 when it travels to Philadelphia for a game at No. 1 Villanova. Tip-off is scheduled for Noon. The game will be televised nationally on FOX with Gus Johnson, Jim Jackson on the call and Lisa Byington patrolling the sidelines. Gary Cohen and Dave Popkin will deliver the radio broadcast on AM 970 The Answer, simulcast on the Pirate Sports Network.