INDIANAPOLIS (AP) A.J. Staton-McCray's 19 points helped Seton Hall Pirates defeat Butler Bulldogs 63-56 on Sunday, handing the Bulldogs their sixth straight loss.

Staton-McCray also snagged five rebounds for the Pirates (18-8, 8-7 Big East Conference). Mike Williams III totaled 10 points and three steals.

Michael Ajayi finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulldogs (13-13, 4-11). Butler also got nine points and seven rebounds from Yohan Traore.

Staton-McCray scored 15 points in the second half to help Seton Hall overcome a 24-23 deficit at halftime.

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