The Pirates braced for a test Sunday afternoon against the No. 11 UCLA Bruins and they responded with a concerted effort. Despite a heightened intensity that came about in the final three quarters, a difficult first quarter ultimately led to a 77-68 Seton Hall loss. With the result, the Pirates fell to 7-3 on the season.
Seton Hall defined its pace and play off its steals. The Pirates recorded 12 takeaways for the game compared to the Bruins’ five, and the offense thrived on the other end when the Pirates ran the game at their speed.
With starting guard Inja Butina out due to an injured nose, junior Nicole Jimenez stepped up in her stead and recorded a career-high 20 points.