Hall takes down Texas Tech

Kevin Willard’s words could be construed as both his belief and a warning to those teams who will come across Seton Hall’s path.

The Pirates are not a one-man team.

“(Angel Delgado) understands that he has so many weapons around him,” Willard said after Seton Hall’s 89-79 victory over No. 22 Texas Tech on Thursday night. “Eventually teams are going to have to stop doubleteaming him... I just think the guys around him are working with him to make it easier (for him).”

Look no further than what transpired on the Madison Square Garden court. Myles Powell scored seven of his 19 points in a span of 45 seconds late in the second half to salt away Seton Hall’s sixth win in seven games.

Powell was one of four Pirates (6-1) to finish in double figures. Desi Rodriguez finished with 24 points while Khadeen Carrington had 16 and Delgado, who led the nation in rebounding last season, added 12.

“We never stay down,” Carrington said. “We did a great job.”

—AP