SPORTS
Combination of youth and experience to lead Tennis in 2020
By Evando Thompson | Jan. 30, 2020At West Point this weekend, Seton Hall tennis will get a taste of Big East competition as they compete against Georgetown among other schools.
Softball’s freshmen eager to make instant impact
By Kevin Kopf | Jan. 30, 2020For most, the transition from high school to being a Division I collegiate athlete is not easy.
Senior class presence facilitating women's basketball
By Robert Fallo | Jan. 30, 2020Although a young foundation is in place for the women’s basketball team, the three seniors nearing the end of their collegiate careers have been the most influential class on the court this season. Big East Preseason Player of the Year Shadeen Samuels, Alexis Lewis and Barbara Johnson have implemented themselves as key players for the program throughout the year and continue to do so as the team aspires to make a postseason push.
Softball’s 2019 shortcomings are driving force to 2020 motivation
By Justin Sousa | Jan. 30, 2020Seton Hall softball’s 2019 shortcomings are driving force to 2020 motivation.
Selling Seton Hall University basketball: the ticket that keeps on giving
By safaa | Jan. 30, 2020In the world of selling anything, making the customer interested in the product is the key. In the world of Seton Hall University basketball, the product usually sells itself, especially in the case of this year.
Parity is this year’s star of college basketball
By Kyle Beck | Jan. 30, 2020It seems that in any given year, you can’t watch or discuss college basketball without hearing about that team or that player. Remember Zion Williamson’s tenure at Duke and Trae Young’s Oklahoma? How about the Kentucky squad that won 38 consecutive games in 2014-15 before stumbling in the Final Four?
Kobe Bryant leaves incredible legacies on and off the court
By Matthew Collins | Jan. 30, 2020My father can still recall it despite the passage of over 50 years. He was 9-years-old and walking home from school when a woman informed him that President Kennedy had died. My mother still vividly remembers what she was doing when she heard John Lennon was assassinated. Moments like Kennedy and Lennon’s untimely deaths remain indelible in the minds of nearly everyone who was alive at the time.
How a Star was Born: Myles Powell’s path to glory fueled by work ethic and big heart
By Tyler Calvaruso | Jan. 24, 2020One conversation with Myles Powell is all it takes to realize he is different than other star players in college basketball.
Offseason is scouting season for Lindberg and men’s soccer coaching staff
By Justin Sousa | Jan. 23, 2020A college coach’s job is never over even if their respective sport is in the offseason.
Success from beyond the arc fuels Pirates’ winning streak
By Matthew Collins | Jan. 23, 2020Aging men in barber shops talk about a time when basketball was played in the paint. Offenses revolved around the center and the two hand set shot and the “skyhook” were king. The three-point shot did not exist yet and taking a long-range shot was unheard of. These old tales seem crazy to young basketball fans in 2020. Three-pointers are a crucial element of the modern game, and players like Steph Curry, Kyle Korver and Ray Allen have made a career out of the trifecta.
Defense and individual improvements aiding women’s basketball
By Robert Fallo | Jan. 23, 2020Team orientated play has been the source of success for the Pirates, as they have marched out to a 12-7 record with the season entering its last legs. Despite the belief that Big East Preseason Player of the Year Shadeen Samuels would carry the program to its victories for the 2019-20 campaign, the diverse team effort has produced the results the Pirates have hoped for.
Astros’ scandal impacts more than just the Astros
By Brendan Balsamo | Jan. 23, 2020This past week, the Houston Astros and Major League Baseball broke the internet. In one of the craziest weeks seen in recent sports history, not only did the commissioner’s office bring a mighty fist down onto the Houston Astros organization, but three managers and a general manager also lost their jobs.
Pirates pour on score over Providence
By Jenna Powell | Jan. 20, 2020The Seton Hall women’s basketball team took another win on Jan. 19, routing Providence by a final score of 97-55. The Pirates dominated on the floor with 14 three-pointers, along with a 43 point lead in the third quarter.
Supporting cast powers Seton Hall to romp over Georgetown
By Kyle Beck | Jan. 4, 2020Romaro Gill’s career night powered Seton Hall to a 78-62 drubbing of Georgetown to top the Big East standings on a feisty Friday night at the Rock.
Myles Powell leads Seton Hall’s comeback over DePaul
By Kyle Beck | Dec. 30, 2019Myles Powell’s return sparked Seton Hall to come from behind and take down a DePaul team exceeding expectations in Chicago, 74-66. Powell led all scorers with 27 points and snagged five steals in his first game back from a concussion.