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Seton Hall holds off Georgetown 72-64

Seton Hall held off Georgetown 72-64 without making a field goal in the final 14:07.
Feb 17, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Seton Hall Pirates guard Isaiah Whitehead (15) reacts after making a three point shot during the second half against the Georgetown Hoyas at Verizon Center. Seton Hall Pirates defeated Georgetown Hoyas 74-62. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

 

WASHINGTON (AP) - Isaiah Whitehead had 22 points Wednesday night and Seton Hall held off Georgetown 72-64 without making a field goal in the final 14:07.
    
The Pirates (18-7, 8-5 Big East) made 21 of 25 free throws and 0 of 9 field-goal attempts to hang on after Whitehead's 3-pointer with 14:08 left made it 51-36.
    
Khadeen Carrington added 18 points, Desi Rodriguez scored 17 and Angel Delgado grabbed 11 rebounds to go with seven points for Seton Hall. Whitehead was 4 of 5 from 3-point range.
    
The Hoyas (14-13, 7-7) used a 12-2 run to close within 54-48 with 9:45 left but got no closer. Jessie Govan had a career-high 27 points with four 3-pointers and 10-of-13 shooting. D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera added 18 points and L.J. Peak scored 10. Georgetown has lost five of six.
    
It was coach Kevin Willard's 100th win at Seton Hall.

 

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