Seton Hall forward Desi Rodriguez, center, dunks against DePaul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Isaiah Whitehead had 18 points and nine assists and Seton Hall edged DePaul 78-74 on Saturday for the Pirates' seventh consecutive victory.
Leading 76-73 after Khadeen Carrington's basket with 1:26 to go, the Pirates (12-2, 2-0 Big East) missed four free throws. DePaul's Billy Garrett Jr. was fouled on a 3-point attempt with a second left, but missed the first free throw, made the second and missed the rim on the third trying to create a rebound. Whitehead was fouled and made two from the line to end the game.
Seton Hall's Angel Delgado turned in his seventh straight double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Carrington added 14 points.
Garrett led the Blue Demons (6-8, 0-2) with 20 points and eight assists. Myke Henry had 15 points and nine rebounds. Rashaun Stimage added 15 points.
Seton Hall had an eight-point lead with 9:23 to go. DePaul cut it to one twice.
Seton Hall guard Ismael Sanogo (14) is fouled while going up for a shot against DePaul forward Rashaun Stimage, left, and center Tommy Hamilton IV during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in Newark, N.J. Seton Hall won 78-74. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Seton Hall guard Khadeen Carrington (0) drives against DePaul forward Peter Ryckbosch (30) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in Newark, N.J. Seton Hall won 78-74. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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DePaul forward Rashaun Stimage (3) and Seton Hall guard Isaiah Whitehead (15) chase after a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in Newark, N.J. Seton Hall won 78-74. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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DePaul guard Aaron Simpson (15) shoots against Seton Hall forward Angel Delgado (31) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in Newark, N.J. Seton Hall won 78-74. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Seton Hall forward Veer Singh, front, and DePaul forward Rashaun Stimage compete for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in Newark, N.J. Seton Hall won 78-74. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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DePaul forward Rashaun Stimage (3) goes up for a shot against Seton Hall guard Ismael Sanogo (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Seton Hall head coach Kevin Willard watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against DePaul, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Seton Hall forward Desi Rodriguez (20) goes up for a shot against DePaul center Tommy Hamilton IV (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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DePaul head coach Dave Leitao talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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DePaul forward Rashaun Stimage (3) goes up for a shot against Seton Hall guard Ismael Sanogo (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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