Seton Hall guard Shavar Reynolds Jr., passes the ball past DePaul guard Charlie Moore during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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CHICAGO (AP) - Jared Rhoden scored 18 points as Seton Hall beat DePaul 76-68 on Saturday despite not making a field goal for nearly nine minutes to finish the game.
The Pirates had a 64-47 lead after Myles Cale's 3-pointer at the 8:57 mark then went 12 of 12 at the free-throw line for the remainder of their points. DePaul got within six twice in the final 2:09.
The victory gave Kevin Willard his 100th Big East win, including conference and tournament games.
Sandro Mamukelashvili had 15 points and eight rebounds for Seton Hall (9-5, 6-2 Big East Conference). Cale added 11 points. Tyrese Samuel had 10 points and seven rebounds.
Javon Freeman-Liberty had 22 points for the Blue Demons (1-3, 0-3). Nick Ongenda added 10 points. Romeo Weems had eight rebounds.
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DePaul guard Javon Freeman-Liberty, top, shoots over Seton Hall guard Takal Molson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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DePaul guard Charlie Moore, right, shoots over Seton Hall guard Myles Cale during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Seton Hall head coach Kevin Willard, second from right, talks to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against DePaul in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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DePaul guard Javon Freeman-Liberty drives to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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DePaul guard Javon Freeman-Liberty, left, and Seton Hall guard/forward Jared Rhoden battle for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Seton Hall guard/forward Jared Rhoden, right, rebounds the ball against DePaul forward Pauly Paulicap during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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DePaul guard Charlie Moore battles for a loose ball against Seton Hall guard Jared Rhoden during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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DePaul head coach Dave Leitao, left, talks with guard Kobe Elvis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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DePaul forward Darious Hall, left, tries to control the ball against Seton Hall guard Shavar Reynolds Jr., right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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