Seton Hall keeps DePaul winless in Big East

Jared Rhoden scored 18 points as the Pirates beat the host Blue Demons despite not making a field goal for nearly nine minutes to finish the game.

DePaul guard Javon Freeman-Liberty drives to the basket during the second half Saturday against Seton Hall. He led the Blue Demons with 22 points.

Jared Rhoden scored 18 points as Seton Hall beat host DePaul 76-68 on Saturday despite not making a field goal for nearly nine minutes to finish the game.

The Pirates had a 64-47 lead after Myles Cale’s 3-pointer at the 8:57 mark then went 12 of 12 at the free-throw line for the remainder of their points. DePaul got within six twice in the final 2:09.

The victory gave Kevin Willard his 100th Big East win, including conference and tournament games.

Sandro Mamukelashvili had 15 points and eight rebounds for Seton Hall (9-5, 6-2 Big East Conference). Cale added 11 points. Tyrese Samuel had 10 points and seven rebounds.

Javon Freeman-Liberty had 22 points for the Blue Demons (1-3, 0-3). Nick Ongenda added 10 points. Romeo Weems had eight rebounds.

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