NEWARK, N.J. (AP) Al-Amir Dawes' 21 points helped Seton Hall defeat St. John's 80-65 on Tuesday night.

Dawes shot 5 for 10 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 8 of 9 from the free throw line for the Pirates (13-5, 6-1 Big East Conference). Dylan Addae-Wusu scored 16 points while going 4 of 12 from the floor, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and 5 for 5 from the line, and added 10 rebounds and five assists. Elijah Hutchins-Everett had 14 points and was 5 of 6 shooting and 3 of 3 from the free throw line.

Daniss Jenkins finished with 17 points and five assists for the Red Storm (12-6, 4-3). Zuby Ejiofor added 13 points, two steals and five blocks for St. John's. In addition, Chris Ledlum finished with seven points.

Seton Hall took the lead with 4:21 remaining in the first half and never trailed again. Seton Hall extended the lead to 52-24 during the second half, fueled by a 14-0 scoring run.

Both teams play again on Saturday. Seton Hall hosts Creighton and St. John's hosts Marquette.

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