SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. — In a decisive matchup on Saturday, Seton Hall triumphed over Wagner with a score of 54-28, showcasing a strong performance from Chaunce Jenkins, who netted 16 points for the Pirates.

Jenkins demonstrated his shooting skills, successfully landing 4 of his 8 attempts from the field, including an impressive 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, while converting 5 of 6 free throw attempts. Joining him in the scoring effort, Yacine Toumi contributed 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds, while Isaiah Coleman added seven points on 3 of 5 shooting.

On the other side, Wagner’s offense struggled, with Javier Esquerra Trelles leading the Seahawks with just eight points. Ja’Kair Sanchez supported him with seven points, and Zavier Fitch chipped in with four points alongside six rebounds.

Seton Hall established control of the game midway through the first half, seizing the lead with 11:36 remaining and never looking back. Jenkins played a pivotal role in the first half scoring, contributing eight points and helping the Pirates to a comfortable 26-14 advantage as they headed into halftime.

This victory gives Seton Hall a record of 2-2, while Wagner’s struggles continue, leaving them at 1-3 for the season.