Hines posts double-double off bench to guide Seton Hall past Georgetown 51-47

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Najai Hines totaled 12 points and 10 rebounds off the bench to help Seton Hall turn back Georgetown 51-47 on Saturday night.

Hines also blocked five shots for the Pirates (19-9, 9-8 Big East Conference). Josh Rivera pitched in with eight points and six rebounds.

KJ Lewis led the Hoyas (13-14, 5-11) with 10 points. Julius Halaifonua added nine points and seven rebounds, while Malik Mack scored nine and had three steals.

Seton Hall trailed 27-20 at halftime, but Hines did all his scoring after the break to rally the Pirates to the victory.

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