12/19/2025Darren WorrellGR ProductionssportsThe Seton Hall Pirates (11-1, 1-0) started conference play on a high note, defeating the Providence Friars (7-6, 0-2) by a score of 72-67 at Amica Mutual Pavilion on Friday evening. The victory was fueled behind the tremendous play of Tajuan Simpkins, who finished with a season high of 22 points and Stephon Payne, who recorded a double-double.