Hines scores 12 as Seton Hall downs Saint Peter’s 77-50
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Najai Hines’ 12 points off of the bench helped Seton Hall to a 77-50 victory against Saint Peter’s on Monday, in a season opener for both teams.
Hines added nine rebounds and six blocks for the Pirates. Stephon Payne III scored 11 points, going 4-of-7 shooting. TJ Simpkins had 10 points.
TJ Robinson led the Peacocks in scoring with 11 points. Adetokunbo Bakare added nine points for Saint Peter’s.
Seton Hall took the lead with 18:55 left in the first half and did not trail again. Hines led with 10 points in the first half to help put them up 41-28 at the break.
Seton Hall extended its lead to 72-36 during the second half, fueled by an 18-1 scoring run. Payne scored a team-high seven points in the second half.
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