Coming off the heels of two straight losses to Rhode Island and No. 21 Oregon, the Pirates came into the game desperately needing a victory. After coming out the gates sluggish and going down by as many as 19 points, Seton Hall fought off defensive woes and inconsistent free throws to beat Penn State 98-92 in overtime.
Once the ball was tipped, the Pirates looked outmatched. Looking lethargic, even the team’s leaders struggled to get back on transition defense and allowed the Nittany Lions to score easy points. This enabled Penn State to go on a 16-0 scoring run midway through the first half.