Pirates Rally Past Providence, 77-71

Sunday, January 3

Providence, R.I. / Alumni Hall

1:00 PM

Seton Hall University

3-2,1-1Big East

Providence

4-6,2-3Big East

Seton Hall

Providence

Photo by: Ryan Feeney

1/3/2021 3:51:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Behind 20 points from both sophomores Mya Jackson (Wilmington, Ohio) and Lauren Park-Lane (Wilmington, Del.) the Seton Hall women's basketball team rallied from a 12-point deficit to earn its first BIG EAST victory of the season, 77-71, at Providence on Sunday.

The Pirates trailed by as many as nine points in the third quarter until a dramatic 14-0 run gave them the lead for good and changed their fates.

Jackson scored 20 points on an efficient 7-for-11 shooting from the floor, including 5-for-6 from three-point range. Park-Lane had 20 points and was 8-for-11 from the free-throw line. She also dished out five assists.

Senior Desiree Elmore (Hartford, Conn.) had a strong all-around game despite dealing with foul trouble. The forward finished with 14 points to go with a game-high 11 rebounds and five assists.

The Story:
The Hall had its offense clicking early with the help of a pair of three-pointers by Jackson. Mya Bembry (West Orange, N.J.) had a steal, which led to a fast-break bucket by Andra Espinoza-Hunter (Ossining, N.Y.), her first in a Pirate uniform, to put Seton Hall on top, 14-8, mid-way through the first quarter. Providence responded in a big way, however. Spanning 7:32 and crossing into the second quarter, the Friars went on a 21-4 run to take a commanding 29-18 advantage with 7:59 to go before halftime.

A jumper by Elmore with 5:56 left in the second quarter was the first field goal the Pirates had hit in nearly a quarter, but it also jump-started The Hall's offense. An 8-2 Seton Hall burst cut its deficit to just four points, 33-29, with 3:40 to go before the break. The Friars though, again answered with eight unanswered points, and ultimately took a 41-32 lead into the locker room.

Providence shot 62.1% from the floor in the opening half and held a nine-point advantage despite committing 11 turnovers.

HERE COMES THE HALL!! Jackson with three AND SHE'S FOULED!! Timeout Providence!!#HALLin pic.twitter.com/ubwPFDy0jz
— Seton Hall Women's Basketball (@SHUWBB) January 3, 2021

Trailing 47-39 in the third quarter, The Hall went on a game-changing 14-0 run, including a four-point play by Jackson and a lead-taking three-pointer by Park-Lane. The Pirates took a 53-49 advantage into the fourth quarter. The Hall out-scored PC, 21-to-8, in the third frame and forced seven Friar turnovers.

PARK-LANE FOR THREE!!! THE PIRATES TAKE THE LEAD!!!#HALLin pic.twitter.com/1w2UHq94U3
— Seton Hall Women's Basketball (@SHUWBB) January 3, 2021

In the fourth quarter, the Pirates kept up the offensive pressure, eventually extending their lead to 11 points on a layup by Elmore with 5:18 left to play. Providence was able to cut their deficit to a single possession late in the final minute, but the Pirates were able to hold on for the win.

Inside the Numbers:

Seton Hall was 27-for-61 (44.3%) from the floor for the game, while Providence was 28-for-58 (48.3%). The Hall was 7-for-26 (26.9%) from three-point range, while the Friars were 3-for-14 (21.4%).
Jackson scored 20 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the floor, including 5-for-6 from three-point range.
Providence edged The Hall in rebounding, 33-to-31, and the teams were tied with nine offensive rebounds apiece.
Park-Lane had 20 points on 5-for-10 shooting, including 8-for-11 from the free-throw line. She also had five assists.
Seton Hall was 16-for-20 (80.0%) from the free-throw line, while Providence was 12-for-15 (80.0%).
Seton Hall forced 20 turnovers, while Providence forced 12. The Pirates outscored the Friars, 16-to-11, off turnovers.
Elmore finished with 14 points to go with a game-high 11 rebounds and five assists.
Espinoza-Hunter had 11 points in her first game as a Pirate.
Bembry had six points and a career-high five steals.

News & Notes:

Seton Hall improves to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in BIG EAST games, while Providence falls to 4-6 overall and 2-3 in conference play.
The Hall improves to 40-30 all-time against Providence and has now won three straight in the series.
Elmore's double-double is her first of the season and the seventh of her career.
Jackson's 20-point game is her third of the season and the fifth of her career. It is Park-Lane's second of the season and career. It's the second time this season that two Pirates have scored at least 20 points in the same game (Saint Peter's – Elmore & Keenan).
Park-Lane has now scored in double-figures in seven straight games dating back to last season.
With 11 rebounds today, Elmore surpassed the 400 mark for her career.
Park-Lane has had at least five assists in all five games so far this year and 16 times in her career.
Park-Lane has now started 36 consecutive games, every game of her collegiate career.
Seton Hall has forced at least 20 turnovers in all five games this year.
Espinoza-Hunter played and started in her first career game as a Pirate.

Up Next:
Seton Hall will return to action on Wednesday, January 6 when it hosts BIG EAST rival Villanova at Walsh Gymnasium. The game will be streamed by the BIG EAST Digital Network on FloSports, and of course will be provided on the radio by 89.5 FM WSOU and wsou.net. Tip-time is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET.