By Colin Rajala
Seton Hall left the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic a markedly improved team after achieving a 2-1 record to win third place in the early season multi-team event.
In a game of offense versus defense, the Pirates defense reemerged and held strong, holding Florida Atlantic nearly 30 points below their season average on 33.9% shooting from the field and 14.3% from three, including multiple separate four-minute plus scoreless droughts, in a 63-61 consolation game victory.
It was a balanced attack for Seton Hall as ten players scored for the Pirates while only two were in double figures – guard Chaunce Jenkins, who put together a strong 15 point, three rebound, one assist, one steal effort despite facing constant pressure, and wing Scotty Middleton, who recorded 10 points, all in the first nine minutes of the first half as part of an early 20-10 lead, a lead the Hall would hold onto the rest of the game.
Pacing the Pirates were forward Yacine Toumi with nine points, four rebounds and two assists and guard Isaiah Coleman with eight points, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Down 7-3 four minutes into the game after making just one of their first eight shots, Seton Hall went on a 11-0 run capped by a three from guard Dylan Addae-Wusu to take the 14-7 lead, which grew to a 20-10 advantage after Middleton drove the lane, spun back and connected in the paint.
The Hall extended its lead to the largest of the half, 12 points, when Jenkins drove and scored over the Owl’s seven-foot-center Matas Vokietaitis for a 34-22 halftime advantage, which was Florida Atlantic’s lowest scoring half of the early season.
The Pirates took their largest lead of the game, 39-24, less than two minutes into the second half when Jenkins slammed the ball home to prompt an early timeout from Florida Atlantic.
Seton Hall kept the Owls at arm’s length for a majority of the second half as it took Florida Atlantic until six minutes remaining in the game to get within six points, 54-48, thanks to an 8-0 run over the prior two minutes that the Pirates aided by committing two turnovers, missing a layup and two free throws.
The Hall extended their lead back to 10 to steady the ship on the next two possessions after Toumi found Coleman on a back door cut for a wide-open Dunk and Coleman returned the favor, dishing to Toumi, who finished through contact over Vokietaitis for the 58-48 lead with five minutes to go.
However, Florida Atlantic did not go away quietly, cutting the score to 60-57 with two minutes and 39 seconds remaining, but Seton Hall’s defense dug deep and forced the Owls to miss four of its final five shots, one layup and three jumpers, including one three, to earn the 63-61 win.
The Pirates connected on 10/22 (45.5%) from long distance, two more than their previous high of eight, recorded six steals and five blocks and outscored the Owls 12 to four on the fast break.
Thoughts:
Someone was going home 2-1 and someone was going home 1-2, glad we came out on the right side of things to close the tournament
Godswill Erheriene only played four minutes tonight in what wasn’t his best showing, but wanted to note his incredibly quick elevation on the tip
Kyky Tandy, who should have been familiar face for fans as he played at Xavier previously, was certainly not afraid to shoot the ball for FAU.
Too many offensive rebounds early allowed FAU to jump out to the lead, luckily the Hall only trailed by a few thanks to their defense. Both teams shot a combined 5/27 to start the half.
After their 1/8 start the broadcast let us know that SHU cant finish as they’re only shooting 38% from two on the season, quite the stat.
Loved seeing Felton getting the early minutes from Sha as a reward for his tournament play. To make it even better, Jahseem rewarded Sha for the move by driving and scoring in the paint for the 8-7 lead early. Lots of good Felton tape early as he is making possessions productive even if they don’t lead to points, example driving lane and making smart kick out pass to Jenkins, who missed the three. Jenkins would connect on a triple from Felton several possessions later as well. Encouraging to see Jahseem not afraid to shoot and attack.
Things you like to see: Toumi drawing an offensive foul to keep FAU four-minute scoreless stretch going in the first half, which ended up being over five minutes.
Great to see Threebek get the board, take it up on the break and find Jenkins, who was fouled but converted both free throws. SHU playing at like the fifth slowest rate in the country but I would like to see some more controlled breaks from them.
Coleman tripped on a fastbreak layup with no one in front of him reminded me that college really should have some form of clear path foul.
Man, Aligbe can’t buy a bucket on the drive. First he missed a layup, then he traveled before his next shot, the third attempt was an off kilter overpowered attempt against the seven footer and the fourth was a missed dunk. Luckily for his sake and ours, the fifth time's a charm as he scored off the pass from Felton.
I have to say that Dual looked comfortable/composed attempting and sinking both of his free throws in the first half
Coleman getting more and more impressive rounding into form. Let's hope that improvement accelerates even more as he gets more confident.
Okorafor with two blocks early in the second half, nice to see him be able to impose his will on the defensive end.
I’ve been on Toumi for weak takes to the hoop lately, so I have to give props where props are due because he took it strong and under control a few times tonight, none more important than late
Favorite play of the game: SHU showing some ball movement before Jenkins makes the extra pass to Felton for the corner three and a 47-34 lead.
Thought the offensive foul for pushing off call on Jenkins late in the second was a tough one as both guys were hand fighting and I like to see players deciding the game when it’s a five-point game with three minutes to go. Announcers acknowledged the foul as a touchy one a play or two later after Aligbe got away with a foul on a block attempt.
Very good end-game final defensive possession for Seton Hall as Florida Atlantic almost didn’t get the shot off.
Seton Hall left the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic a markedly improved team after achieving a 2-1 record to win third place in the early season multi-team event.
In a game of offense versus defense, the Pirates defense reemerged and held strong, holding Florida Atlantic nearly 30 points below their season average on 33.9% shooting from the field and 14.3% from three, including multiple separate four-minute plus scoreless droughts, in a 63-61 consolation game victory.
It was a balanced attack for Seton Hall as ten players scored for the Pirates while only two were in double figures – guard Chaunce Jenkins, who put together a strong 15 point, three rebound, one assist, one steal effort despite facing constant pressure, and wing Scotty Middleton, who recorded 10 points, all in the first nine minutes of the first half as part of an early 20-10 lead, a lead the Hall would hold onto the rest of the game.
Pacing the Pirates were forward Yacine Toumi with nine points, four rebounds and two assists and guard Isaiah Coleman with eight points, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Down 7-3 four minutes into the game after making just one of their first eight shots, Seton Hall went on a 11-0 run capped by a three from guard Dylan Addae-Wusu to take the 14-7 lead, which grew to a 20-10 advantage after Middleton drove the lane, spun back and connected in the paint.
The Hall extended its lead to the largest of the half, 12 points, when Jenkins drove and scored over the Owl’s seven-foot-center Matas Vokietaitis for a 34-22 halftime advantage, which was Florida Atlantic’s lowest scoring half of the early season.
The Pirates took their largest lead of the game, 39-24, less than two minutes into the second half when Jenkins slammed the ball home to prompt an early timeout from Florida Atlantic.
Seton Hall kept the Owls at arm’s length for a majority of the second half as it took Florida Atlantic until six minutes remaining in the game to get within six points, 54-48, thanks to an 8-0 run over the prior two minutes that the Pirates aided by committing two turnovers, missing a layup and two free throws.
The Hall extended their lead back to 10 to steady the ship on the next two possessions after Toumi found Coleman on a back door cut for a wide-open Dunk and Coleman returned the favor, dishing to Toumi, who finished through contact over Vokietaitis for the 58-48 lead with five minutes to go.
However, Florida Atlantic did not go away quietly, cutting the score to 60-57 with two minutes and 39 seconds remaining, but Seton Hall’s defense dug deep and forced the Owls to miss four of its final five shots, one layup and three jumpers, including one three, to earn the 63-61 win.
The Pirates connected on 10/22 (45.5%) from long distance, two more than their previous high of eight, recorded six steals and five blocks and outscored the Owls 12 to four on the fast break.
Thoughts:
Someone was going home 2-1 and someone was going home 1-2, glad we came out on the right side of things to close the tournament
Godswill Erheriene only played four minutes tonight in what wasn’t his best showing, but wanted to note his incredibly quick elevation on the tip
Kyky Tandy, who should have been familiar face for fans as he played at Xavier previously, was certainly not afraid to shoot the ball for FAU.
Too many offensive rebounds early allowed FAU to jump out to the lead, luckily the Hall only trailed by a few thanks to their defense. Both teams shot a combined 5/27 to start the half.
After their 1/8 start the broadcast let us know that SHU cant finish as they’re only shooting 38% from two on the season, quite the stat.
Loved seeing Felton getting the early minutes from Sha as a reward for his tournament play. To make it even better, Jahseem rewarded Sha for the move by driving and scoring in the paint for the 8-7 lead early. Lots of good Felton tape early as he is making possessions productive even if they don’t lead to points, example driving lane and making smart kick out pass to Jenkins, who missed the three. Jenkins would connect on a triple from Felton several possessions later as well. Encouraging to see Jahseem not afraid to shoot and attack.
Things you like to see: Toumi drawing an offensive foul to keep FAU four-minute scoreless stretch going in the first half, which ended up being over five minutes.
Great to see Threebek get the board, take it up on the break and find Jenkins, who was fouled but converted both free throws. SHU playing at like the fifth slowest rate in the country but I would like to see some more controlled breaks from them.
Coleman tripped on a fastbreak layup with no one in front of him reminded me that college really should have some form of clear path foul.
Man, Aligbe can’t buy a bucket on the drive. First he missed a layup, then he traveled before his next shot, the third attempt was an off kilter overpowered attempt against the seven footer and the fourth was a missed dunk. Luckily for his sake and ours, the fifth time's a charm as he scored off the pass from Felton.
I have to say that Dual looked comfortable/composed attempting and sinking both of his free throws in the first half
Coleman getting more and more impressive rounding into form. Let's hope that improvement accelerates even more as he gets more confident.
Okorafor with two blocks early in the second half, nice to see him be able to impose his will on the defensive end.
I’ve been on Toumi for weak takes to the hoop lately, so I have to give props where props are due because he took it strong and under control a few times tonight, none more important than late
Favorite play of the game: SHU showing some ball movement before Jenkins makes the extra pass to Felton for the corner three and a 47-34 lead.
Thought the offensive foul for pushing off call on Jenkins late in the second was a tough one as both guys were hand fighting and I like to see players deciding the game when it’s a five-point game with three minutes to go. Announcers acknowledged the foul as a touchy one a play or two later after Aligbe got away with a foul on a block attempt.
Very good end-game final defensive possession for Seton Hall as Florida Atlantic almost didn’t get the shot off.
