Seton Hall basketball ends skid with historic lockdown of Wagner

SOUTH ORANGE – It was a rare display by Shaheen Holloway, waving his arms to the packed crowd in Walsh Gym, exhorting fans for more noise after a defensive stop Saturday.

After the roughest week of his three-year tenure at the Hall, his Pirates needed a lift – and they got it, locking down Wagner for a 54-28 victory. It marked the first time Seton Hall held an opponent under 30 points since a 32-20 win over Rider in 1947.

Nov 16, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Wagner Seahawks forward Zavier Fitch (11) drives to the basket as Seton Hall Pirates forward Scotty Middleton (7) and center Emmanuel Okorafor (23) defend during the first half at Walsh Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

No matter who you’re playing, that’s a defensive masterpiece.

After back-to-back one-point losses to Fordham and Hofstra raised major questions and left fans demoralized, Seton Hall (2-2) regained its balance at least to a degree.

Postgrad guard Chaunce Jenkins scored 16 points and postgrad forward Yacine Toumi, who finally to play his natural power forward position, added 12 points and seven rebounds. Nine of Toumi’s 12 points came when he was at the four and paired with a true center.

Wagner (1-3) shot just 26 percent from the field.

Nov 16, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Seton Hall Pirates forward Yacine Toumi (9) drives to the basket as Wagner Seahawks forward Rob Taylor II (24) and guard Ja’Kair Sanchez (3) defend during the first half at Walsh Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

FIVE TAKEAWAYS

1-Down two point guards

Prior to the season, the plan was for Providence transfer Garwey Dual to start at point guard, with Bethune-Cookman transfer Zion Harmon backing him up.

Neither played against Wagner.

Dual, who struggled mightily in the first three games, was on the bench in sweats. Holloway had alluded to him having a shoulder problem.

Harmon, who had made only cameos thus far, did not appear to be in attendance. It’s fair to wonder if he’s headed for a…

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Publish date : 2024-11-16 18:56:00

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