Center Gene Teague is transferring to Seton Hall after playing his first two seasons at Southern Illinois.

Pirates coach Kevin Willard announced the move on Thursday, saying the Vineland resident will be eligible for the 2012-13 season.

Teague averaged 7.1 points and 4.9 rebounds in 48 contests at Southern Illinois. The 6-foot-9, 290-pound center averaged 8.6 points and 5.3 rebounds this season, shooting a team-best 61 percent from the field.