The Seton Hall women’s basketball team answered the question of whether or not it would be able to carry over intensity and play from a hard-fought loss to Creighton last Sunday, defeating Xavier at home in another tight contest, 71-62.
The first quarter featured both sides delivering solid opening blows. Maddison Blackwell and Kaela Hilaire paced their respective sides, with the freshman Hilaire totaling seven while the senior Blackwell added four.
In the second frame, the Pirates came out flying. Claire Lundberg hit a three from the corner that ignited the crowd, and on the ensuing possession, Deja Winters stole a pass and ran down the court, scoring in transition to help the Pirates go on a 7-0 run with 6:24 left in the half.