In Wednesday action, Seton Hall’s winning streak increased to nine games, which includes a 7-0 BIG EAST mark. Creighton picked up a road victory and Xavier ended a three-game slide.
At Prudential Center, Seton Hall’s Romaro Gill was a dominant force, posting a game-high 17 points, grabbing six rebounds and blocking eight shots in a 73-64 victory over Providence (11-9, 4-3 BIG EAST). Gill has scored in double figures in six straight games. Jared Rhoden and Myles Powell added 15 and 14 points, respectively. Alpha Diallo led the Friars with 13 points and eight rebounds. The 10th-ranked Pirates (15-4) are 7-0 in the BIG EAST for the first time in league history.