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Seton Hall Holds Off Wagner 68-61 to Open 2-0 Behind Elijah Fisher's 19

Perimeter struggles persisted against a Seahawks team led by an interim coach during an ongoing investigation.

Overview

  • Elijah Fisher scored 19 points to lead the Pirates, providing key buckets to secure the win in South Orange.
  • Stephon Payne III swung the second half with pivotal plays, including a two-handed block in the final minute.
  • Seton Hall finished 6-for-21 from three and trailed 31-30 at halftime, underscoring ongoing offensive inconsistency.
  • Wagner, now 0-2 under interim coach Dwan McMillan, shot 57% from the field and 52% from deep as John Awoke hit six threes.
  • Freshman center Najai Hines followed his standout debut with two points and one rebound, while injuries kept three Pirates out of the rotation.