Sandro Mamukelashvili had 24 points as Seton Hall got past Butler, 68-60, on Saturday at Prudential Center.
Jared Rhoden had 19 points and seven rebounds for Seton Hall (8-4, 5-1 Big East). Shavar Reynolds, Jr. added 10 points. Tyrese Samuel had three blocks.
Myles Tate had 22 points for the Bulldogs (2-5, 1-3). Chuck Harris added 11 points. Jair Bolden had 10 points.
It was the Pirates’ seventh win in their past eight games. A 21-5 run to close to first half gave Seton Hall a 34-25 advantage at the break.
The Pirates were aided by a distinct edge at the free-throw line, going 17-for-20 while Butler was just 5-for-9.