Seton Hall beat in-state rival Saint Peter’s 81-65 at home on Sunday, thus concluding the team’s out of conference schedule.
The Pirates opened up with a lead, but a 7-0 run for the Peacocks gave them a 17-14 edge over the Pirates in the first quarter. A quick layup from Aleesha Powell and a made free throw from Taylor Byrne tied the game at 17 heading into the second quarter. It was then that the Pirates were able to take control as an 8-0 run gave them a 10-point lead over the Peacocks at one point. SHU went into halftime with a 44-36 lead.