Georgetown gets upper hand in low-scoring contest vs. Seton Hall

Micah Peavy had a game-high 22 points, Thomas Sorber had his eighth double-double of the season, most by a true freshman in the country, as Georgetown rolled by Seton Hall, 60-46, Saturday in Washington D.C.The Hoyas improved to 15-9 and 6-7 in the Big East, still looking to finish in the top five in the conference and get a first-round bye in the Big East Tournament.It was the lowest scoring output of the season for the Pirates (6-18, 1-12), who have lost nine in a row, their longest losing streak since the 2012-2013 season.Georgetown started the game 1-7 from the floor and had only two points after the first five minutes. Seton Hall controlled the tempo and kept Sorber tightly covered inside.When Prince Aligbe hit a tough jumper off the glass and converted on a three-point play, the Hall led 15-9, but the Hoyas would claw back.Malik Mack hit a three from the wing with 4:47 left in the half for the Hoyas and the run was on. Caleb Williams followed with a basket on a fast break to put Georgetown ahead for the first time, 23-22. After two free throws by Isaiah Coleman put the Pirates ahead, the Hoyas reeled off seven straight in a 42-second span capped by a dunk by Sorber to make it 30-24.In the final five minutes of the half, Georgetown outscored Seton Hall 16-4 and led 34-26 at halftime.