Seton Hall defeats Marquette 69-64

Adam Clark's 19 points lead Pirates to Big East win

Jan. 31, 2026 at 2:39pm

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The Seton Hall Pirates defeated the Marquette Golden Eagles 69-64 on Saturday. Adam Clark led the way for Seton Hall with 19 points and 6 assists, while A.J. Staton-McCray scored 11 points and Stephon Payne III added 9 points and 9 rebounds.

Why it matters

This was an important Big East Conference matchup between two teams looking to improve their conference records and tournament positioning. Seton Hall's win over Marquette could have implications for the rest of the Big East season.

The details

Seton Hall was led by Adam Clark's 19 points, 6 assists, and strong all-around performance. A.J. Staton-McCray scored 11 points while shooting 4-for-9, including 3-for-4 from 3-point range. Stephon Payne III added 9 points and 9 rebounds, and Tajuan Simpkins also scored 9 points for the Pirates.

  • The game was played on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

The players

Adam Clark

A key player for the Seton Hall Pirates who scored 19 points and dished out 6 assists in the win.

A.J. Staton-McCray

Scored 11 points for Seton Hall, shooting 4-for-9 from the field including 3-for-4 from 3-point range.

Stephon Payne III

Contributed 9 points and 9 rebounds for the Pirates.

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The takeaway

Seton Hall's balanced scoring attack and strong defensive effort were key to their victory over Marquette in this Big East Conference matchup. The win could provide momentum for the Pirates as they look to improve their conference standing in the second half of the season.