COL BKB: Memphis 84, Seton Hall 70

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Doneal Mack scored 16 points Friday and No. 12 Memphis used a first-half run to pull away for an 84-70 win over Seton Hall.

The victory put the Tigers into the title game of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off Classic, where they will meet Xavier Sunday.

Willie Kemp had 14 points and Tyreke Evans 12 for Memphis (4-0), which survived a 32-point performance from Seton Hall's Jeremy Hazell.

The Pirates (3-1) played Memphis on even terms for the game's first five minutes before the Tigers took control with a 13-3 run. Memphis built a 16-point halftime lead and had as much as a 23-point advantage in the second period.

Seton Hall reached the semifinals by upsetting No. 20 USC Thursday.