NEWARK, N.J. — It was like the start of a bad rerun for the Pittsburgh Panthers.

Four days after losing to Providence just 24 hours after they moved back into the top spot in The Associated Press' poll, the Panthers were having trouble shaking Seton Hall.

This time, they were able to take control in the second half and pulled away to an 89-78 victory Saturday night.

"In a way, that loss prepared us for this game, another senior night, all the emotions and they had a good start," Pittsburgh guard Levance Fields said. "We did a great job of pulling together. We tried to play too hard (against Providence) but this time we were able to pull away after halftime."

Sam Young had 29 points and 10 rebounds for the Panthers (26-3, 13-3 Big East), who led 36-31 at halftime.