sports

Pirates win by 39 to open season

By Staff Writer | November 9

In front of a sold out crowd at Walsh Gymnasium, the men's basketball team blew out the UMKC Roos by 39 points, 75-36, in its season opener on Friday night.

Women's basketball holds off NJIT in season opener

By Staff Writer | November 9

After taking back the lead early in the second half, the Pirates held off NJIT to grab the win in the season opener, 69-66, despite NJIT tying it up multiple times with only minutes left in the game.

Cosby may play in opener

By Staff Writer | November 8

In the week of the men's basketball season opener against UMKC, the Pirates might receive some good news. Sophomore point guard Aaron Cosby could potentially play in the first game of the season after suffering a PCL injury in practice.

Women perfect in pool

By Staff Writer | November 8

The women's swimming and diving teams looked impressive in their meet over the weekend against Providence College as it cruised to victory, 176-99, remaining perfect at 6-0.

Seton Hall set to kick off season against UMKC

By Staff Writer | November 8

The men's basketball team will suit up for the first time as the Pirates tip off the 2012-13 season against the UMKC Kangaroos, Friday night. The Pirates are coming off a 21 win season while UMKC went 10-21 last season.

Hard work' ahead in offseason

By Staff Writer | November 8

The 2012 season ended for the men's soccer team on Nov. 1 in the first round of the Big East Championships with a 3-1 loss to Villanova on the road.

Team chemistry priority for women

By Staff Writer | November 8

The women's basketball team prepares to tip off the 2012-2013 season on Friday against NJIT in Walsh Gymnasium at 5p.m.

Searching for leaders with no seniors

By Staff Writer | November 8

Last season it was easy to see that the leaders of the men's basketball team would be the two seniors, Herb Pope and Jordan Theodore.

Volleyball set for rematches

By Staff Writer | November 8

The volleyball team will go on the road this weekend for their final games of the regular season. The Pirates will face off with Pittsburgh (14-13, 5-8 Big East) on Friday and they will conclude their season at Syracuse (10-18, 2-11 Big East) on Sunday.

Pirates find European pipeline

By Staff Writer | November 8

It might be 3,334 miles between the Canary Islands in Spain and Seton Hall, but for four basketball players who trained there, the Hall has become home.

New season leads to excitement for what's ahead

By Staff Writer | November 8

With the 2012-13 men's basketball season starting up tomorrow, our student body is about to witness some Pirate treasure. Following a 2011-12 campaign in which the Pirates logged a 21-13 record, with an 8-10 record in Big East play, the Pirates look to build off a strong season.

Cross country team completes season at Big East Championship

By Staff Writer | October 31

The cross country season came to an end last week when the women's and men's teams traveled to Cortland Park in the Bronx for the Big East Championship, where the women's team finished in 14th place, their highest finish in eight years, and the men finished in 14th for the fourth consecutive year.

Men's soccer faces off Villanova in Big East Championship

By Staff Writer | October 31

The men's soccer team will make its 22nd all-time appearance in the Big East Championship and its first since 2007, despite losing its final six games.

Sophomore breaks diving records

By Staff Writer | October 31

Sophomore diver Ben Mitchell has broken two records in just as many meets this season, one he previously set last year and one that has stood since 2006.

Volleyball team looks to earn spot in Big East Championship

By Staff Writer | October 31

With the season winding down, the volleyball team is fighting for its spot in the upcoming Big East Championship. The Pirates (17-7, 5-6) have four-regular season games left on their schedule, but none bigger than the one this Saturday, Nov. 3, against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.