SPORTS

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Neufeld leads men's gold to fourth place finish

The Seton Hall golf team tied for fourth place this weekend in the 2011 Fireline Towson Invitational.

Softball team swept by Pittsburgh

The Seton Hall softball team entered the weekend coming off a four game winning streak with a three game home match up against Big East competitor Pittsburgh. Coach Vander May entered the weekend looking to pick up career victory 400 in their opening Big East match up.

Softball struggles in Big East Play

As the season continues so too does success and defeat for the Seton Hall Pirates Softball Team (12-16, 0-3). After winning the Seton Hall Pirate Classic defeating Sacred Heart, 3-1, in the championship game the Pirates played host to the Pittsburgh Panthers (22-6, 3-0).

Seton Hall's Muoio hit a homer to remember

Marissa Muoio stepped up to the plate, took a deep breath, and threw the bat over her shoulder. Hitting a softball has always been the weakest part of her game, but each new at bat is another chance to prove her worth. "Just be aggressive," she told herself. "Make contact."

Women's tennis team struggles in Florida

The Seton Hall women's tennis team traveled to Orlando, Fl., for four matches over spring break. The team opened the trip by losing to James Madison University, 5-2, on March 8.

Seton Hall softball 3-1 in Dawg Pound Classic

The Seton Hall softball team finished the UMBC Dawg Pound Classic with a 3-1 record after a 6-2 victory over Niagara on March 12. The Pirates improved to 8-12 on the season.

March Madness begins with National Bracket Day

With the field of 68 announced on Sunday, Mar. 13, the only thing left for fans to do before the Tournament starts is to fill out their brackets.

Pirates fall to Rutgers in first round

A three point basket from senior Jeremy Hazell to send the game into overtime was not enough as the Pirates lost to Rutgers 76-70 in the first round of the Big East Tournament.

Pirates lead Rutgers 32-26 at halftime in Big East Tournament

Despite not scoring a basket in the first six minutes of the game the Pirates lead the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 32-26 at half time in the first round matchup at the Big East Tournament.

Pirates win second straight, beat Marquette 85-72

The Seton Hall Pirates won their second straight game over a potential NCAA Tournament team, with a 85-72 victory over Marquette on Senior Night this Saturday.

Pirates 'storm' St. John's

The Pirates used a late decisive run to defeat the 15th ranked St. John's Red Storm on Thursday by a score of 84-70. The win improves the Pirates to 12-17 and 6-11 in Big East play, while St. John's drops to 19-10, 11-6 and the Big East.

Theodore charged with weapons posession

A South Orange/Maplewood judge ruled Tuesday there was probable cause that Seton Hall guard Jordan Theodore was in possession of a handgun on school grounds following the Villanova-Seton Hall game at the Prudential Center on Feb. 15, according to ZagsBlog.com.

Seton Hall's Jordan Theodore facing criminal weapons charge

A criminal complaint of unlawful weapons possession on school property has been filed against junior Jordan Theodore, the starting point guard of the men's basketball team, according to multiple reports.

No success on senior night

The women's basketball team (8-21, 1-15) dropped their final conference game to Rutgers (18-11, 11-5) on Monday, 71-47, concluding their second straight Big East finish with a one in the win column.

Hall downed by Irish

The Seton Hall Men's basketball team led No. 9 Notre Dame by as many as eleven points in the first half but dropped another conference game on the road 60-48.

AD search comes to an end

Seton Hall has filled another hole in it's list of open positions, naming a new athletic director on the morning of Feb. 23.

Hazell breaks record but not the Golden Eagles

The Golden Eagles answered with two baskets of their own, including a slam dunk by sophomore Chris Otule, to give Marquette a 14-11 lead. After seven minutes of even play by both teams, a Hazell three pointer gave the Pirates back the lead at 27-24.

Women's team preps for Wildcats and No. 2 Huskies

Late run not enough as Pirates fall to No. 14 Villanova 60-57

Senior Jeremy Hazell's three point shot with seconds remaining bounced off the rim and out as the Pirates fell to the No. 14 Villanova Wildcats 60-57. The Hall finished the game on a 9-3 run but was not enough as their record goes to 11-15 overall and 5-9 in the Big East.

Pirates defeat Rutgers 69-64

On a late 8-3 run the Pirates pulled away from Rutgers and defeated the Scarlet Knights 69-64 at the RAC on Saturday.