James Madison missed its chance to surpass last year's win total, and fell 112-110 in overtime to Big East opponent Seton Hall on Saturday.
Turnovers plagued Madison (7-2) at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. — Seton Hall forced 33 — but the Dukes' entire starting lineup reached double figures and had JMU leading for most of the game.
Point guard Pierre Curtis led the Dukes with 26 points as he shot 9-of-9 on free throws. Madison led Seton Hall (8-2) in field goal percentage, free throw percentage, rebounds, and assists, but a late 13-4 run by the Pirates sent the game into overtime. The game's leading scorer Eugene Harvey hit the go-ahead shot for Seton Hall and finished with 27 points.
Seton Hall beat Virginia 74-60 on Nov. 24, and the Pirates represent the only "major" conference opponent on JMU's schedule this season. Even though the Dukes let opportunity slip away, contending on the road with a team like Seton Hall has to instill confidence heading into nine conference games in January.
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