In a thrilling matchup on Monday night, Seton Hall emerged victorious over Saint Peter’s with a close score of 57-53 in Newark, New Jersey.

Chaunce Jenkins led the Pirates with an impressive performance, scoring 19 points and contributing six rebounds. His efforts were complemented by Prince Aligbe, who added 10 points, showcasing a solid free-throw game by making 6 out of 7 attempts. Dylan Addae-Wusu chipped in with eight points, albeit with a shooting accuracy of 2 for 7, including just one successful 3-pointer out of four attempts, and went 3 of 7 from the free-throw line.

On the other side, Saint Peter’s was spearheaded by Bryce Eaton, who managed to rack up 12 points, alongside six rebounds and four steals. Marcus Randolph supported the effort by scoring nine points, with Armoni Zeigler contributing eight points and a notable 11 rebounds for the Peacocks.

Jenkins made an impactful start for Seton Hall, scoring 10 points in the first half, as they headed into halftime with a 32-27 lead. The decisive moment of the game arrived with just over five minutes remaining in the second half, when Aligbe’s layup gave Seton Hall a slim lead of 51-50, a position they maintained until the final whistle.