Rutgers Beats Rival Seton Hall 66-60

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) Dane Miller had 15 of his 17 points in the second half and Rutgers defeated Seton Hall 66-60 on Saturday, snapping a four-game losing streak against their Big East rivals.

Jonathan Mitchell finished with 14 points, while Gilvydas Biruta had 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Scarlet Knights (12-7, 3-4).

Rutgers limited Seton Hall (8-12, 2-6) to 32 percent shooting from the field, including 6 of 27 from 3-point range.

Herb Pope had a double-double with 15 points and 16 rebounds in the losing effort for the Pirates, who have lost three straight and 8 of 10.

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