NEWARK, N.J. — Jayden Pierre scored 16 points as Providence beat Seton Hall 69-67 on Tuesday night.

Despite Dual's step forward, Seton Hall (6-15 overall, 1-9 Big East) has lost six straight games for the first time since the 2014-15 squad dropped six in a row during a late-season swoon. Providence (11-10, 5-5) swept the season series with the Pirates and now leads the rivalry 60-56 dating back to 1927.

Providence's Ryan Mela, the league's Freshman of the Week the last two weeks, is averaging 7.3 rebounds per game in Big East competition, ranking fourth. Oswin Erhunmwunse ranks sixth in the conference in blocked shots with 1.7 per game. The Friars have utilized 11 different starting lineups this season.

Led by Jayden Pierre, Providence earned a thrilling road conference win over Seton Hall in Big East men's basketball action on Tuesday night, prevailing despite a furious second-half comeback by the Pirates.

Providence aims to jump above the .500 mark when it takes on host Seton Hall Tuesday night in a Big East clash in Newark, N.J. The Friars (10-10, 4-5 Big East) are coming off an emotional win over Georgetown and former Providence coach Ed Cooley on Saturday.