Pirates Offense Awakens; Down Butler, 64-50 - Seton Hall University Athletics
Freshman Savannah Catalon (Burleston, Texas) had a game-high 17 points to lift the Seton Hall women's basketball team to its second BIG EAST road victo...
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15. Seton Hall 64, Butler 50 (F) WBB Box Score - Seton Hall University Athletics
15. Seton Hall 64, Butler 50 (F) WBB Box Score
The Hall improves to 2-2 in the BIG EAST after its second road win.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. – Freshman Savannah Catalon (Burleston, Texas) had a game-high 17 points to lift the Seton Hall women's basketball team to its second BIG EAST road victory of the season, a 64-50 victory over Butler on Saturday.
After shooting just 5-for-39 from three-point range in its last two games, The Hall broke out from downtown against the Bulldogs, going 12-for-22 (55%). Butler was also impressive from deep, hitting 10 three's, but netting only nine two-point field goals.
The Pirates' defense was what we've come to expect, holding Butler to just 50 points. It's the eighth consecutive game that The Hall has held its opponent under 55 points.
Catalon had 17 point on the strength of 5-for-8 shooting from three point range. Micah Gray (Oklahoma City, Okla.) finished with 16 points, 11 of which came in the second half. Azana Baines (Blackwood, N.J.) added 13 more on an efficient 5-for-7 shooting, including 3-for-3 from downtown.
THE STORY:
A fast-break layup by Baines gave The Hall an 11-7 lead in the first, but the Bulldogs closed out the quarter with a 9-0 run to grab a 16-11 lead. The Bulldogs connected on four made three-pointers (4-for-7) in the first, compared to only two made field goals inside the arc.
Seton Hall ratcheted up its defense in the second, holding Butler to just one made field goal over its first 15 shots. The Pirates drubbed the Bulldogs to the tune of a 19-2 advantage in the quarter until Butler hit a three-pointer with 23 seconds to go before halftime. A layup by Gray with only one second left sent The Hall into the locker room up, 32-21. Catalon scored 11 points on the strength of 3-for-5 shooting from three-point range in the second quarter alone.
After Butler cut its deficit to 38-30, the Pirates went on an 8-0 run, and a pretty post move by Makennah White (Farrell, Pa.) gave them a 46-30 lead with 2:45 left in the third quarter.
The Pirates opened the fourth quarter with a 10-0 run, and a three-pointer by Gray with 6:14 left in the game gave them a commanding 59-33 advantage.
THE NUMBERS:
- Seton Hall was 25-for-50 (50.0%) from the floor for the game, while Butler was 19-for-50 (38.0%). The Hall was 12-for-22 (54.5%) from three-point range, while the Bulldogs were 10-for-20 (50.0%).
- Catalon had a game-high 17 points on 6-for-12 shooting, including 5-for-8 from three-point range.
- Butler out-rebounded The Hall, 28-to-26, which included a 9-to-6 edge on the offensive glass.
- Gray scored 16 points on 7-for-12 shooting with three assists.
- Seton Hall was 2-for-3 (66.7%) from the free-throw line, while Butler was 2-for-5 (40.0%).
- Baines had 13 points on 5-for-7 shooting, including 3-for-3 from three-point range.
- Seton Hall forced 16 turnovers, while the Bulldogs forced 13. The Hall had a 21-to-13 advantage in points-off-turnovers.
- Senior Amari Wright (Jacksonville, Fla.) had four points, four rebounds and nine assists with only two turnovers.
- A'Jah Davis (DeKalb, Ill.) had team-highs of eight rebounds and three steals.
- Seton Hall improves to 10-5 overall and 2-2 in conference games, while Butler falls to 8-6 overall and 0-3 in BIG EAST play.
- The Hall is now 17-6 all-time against Butler and has won 11 of the last 12 contests.
- Due to the BIG EAST's unbalanced schedule this year, today's contest is the only time Butler and Seton Hall will meet in the regular season.
- The Pirates have now held eight consecutive opponents under 55 points. They've held 10 opponents overall under 55 points in only 15 games so far this season.
- Seton Hall's 12 made three-pointers are a season-high.
- All 10 of Seton Hall's victories this year have come by a minimum of eight points. The Hall's average margin of victory in its 10 wins is a staggering 24.8 points per game.
- Seton Hall's three free-throw attempts are a season-low. Butler's five free-throw attempts are a season-low for a Seton Hall opponent.
Seton Hall will return to action on Tuesday, Jan. 9 when it returns to Walsh Gymnasium to host Marquette. The game will be televised nationally on FS1 with John Fanta and Kim Adams on the call. Tip-time is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET.
