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Seahawks QB Russell Wilson at the top of the NFL MVP race

By Mat Mlodzinski | October 23

We’ve finally hit the mid-way point in the NFL season. The trading block is open, teams are separating from each other, and above all the MVP race is officially on. Often known as an award just handed to the quarterback of the team with the best record, this year there are some running backs sprinkled in among the signal callers. And with no clear cut favorite, this race might not be won until week seventeen.

3 NBA teams primed to overachieve in 2019-20

By Anthony Talarico | October 23

The mornings have been getting colder, the sun has been setting sooner, and sweater weather is upon us. Don’t look now, but the NBA season is officially here again.

Pirates Defeat Hoyas in straight sets

By Matthew Collins | October 9

The Seton Hall volleyball team got back in the win column tonight with a straight set win over Georgetown, dispatching the Hoyas 25-13, 25-18, 25-19, a much needed rebound after a straight set loss to Creighton Saturday night.

Trust between players and coaches bring foundation to women’s soccer

By Robert Fallo | October 9

Ciara Crinion is midway through her first season with the women’s soccer program and she has the experience to know who to rely on and who to trust to have her program flow fluently.

Sport prowess runs in Seton Hall recruit’s blood

By Kevin Kopf | October 9

The Seton Hall women’s basketball team landed a big-time recruit in late September, as McKenna Minter committed to the Pirates.

Seton Hall firmly in the mix for Earl Timberlake as his recruitment winds down

By Tyler Calvaruso | October 9

Earl Timberlake is the kind of recruit that has typically eluded Seton Hall for years.

Owen T. Carroll Field becoming a fortress for men’s soccer

By Justin Sousa | October 9

After an emphatic 3-1 victory over Fordham on Tuesday night, Seton Hall is one of the only four Big East teams with an undefeated home record this season.

Expectations are high for revamped tennis roster

By Evando Thompson | October 9

The Seton Hall women's tennis team started the season with a lackluster performance at the West Point Invitational two weeks ago, but made a full 360-degree turn when it took home two trophies last weekend.

Men’s soccer thriving at home under Lindberg’s leadership

By Tyler Calvaruso | October 9

Owen T. Carroll Field has been friendly to the Seton Hall men’s soccer team since Andreas Lindberg took over in 2018.

College football shockingly predictable at halfway mark

By Matthew Collins | October 9

It seems like yesterday that the humidity was thick and college football was kicking off in August. Now that the temperatures have dropped and the days have become shorter, it is time to recap and assess all that has occurred in college football thus far as most teams have played six games out of their scheduled 12.

Mets managerial opening destined to be filled by newcomer

By Robert Fallo | October 9

The New York Mets have the best managerial opening in Major League Baseball.

Pirates snatch crucial three points in home opener

By Evando Thompson | October 2

The Seton Hall men’s soccer team defeated DePaul 2-1 on Saturday night in a nail biter decided by Stephen Elias’ 85th minute goal.

Swimming and Diving eager to return to championship caliber levels

By Robert Fallo | October 2

In the Big East championships last year, respectively, the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams are aiming to improve their performances after historical seasons.

Despite grueling summer schedule, Yocco emerges as star for Pirates

By Matthew Collins | October 2

Cross country is arguably the least publicized sport at Seton Hall but also among the most difficult because of its grueling schedule. While meets take place with little fanfare, long training runs and the need to stay in top physical condition in addition, to keeping up with homework and classes puts cross country’s difficulty on par with any other Seton Hall sport.

Fouratt, Sager off to dominant starts

By Kevin Kopf | October 2

The Seton Hall women’s golf is off to a torrid start to the fall season, receiving third and first place results in their first two tournaments.

Fair Pay to Play Act potential game changer in college sports

By Evando Thompson | October 2

On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the “Fair Pay To Play Act”, a bill that would allow college athletes to be paid from endorsement deals. The law was many of years in the works and one of the most polarizing debates in sports.

Sammie Staudt leading the charge for women’s golf

By Kyle Beck | October 2

Two personal-best results, two top-five finishes and one new Seton Hall record to start the season –Pirate golfer Sammie Staudt is locked in.

Seton Hall adds video games to list of Intramural sports

By Tyler Calvaruso | October 2

Seton Hall is bringing intramurals from the turf of Owen T. Carroll Field and the hardwood of the Richie Regan Recreation & Athletics Center to the video screens.

Women’s tennis struggles at West Point

By Staff Writer | September 30

This past weekend, the Seton Hall women’s tennis team competed in the West Point Invitational, a tournament featuring schools from all over the map and offering a wide range of competitors. For the Pirates, the tournament did not go as planned, as many players were eliminated in the first or second round of their respective brackets.

Pirates shine again at Princeton Invitational

By Staff Writer | September 29

The Seton Hall women’s golf team shined at the Princeton Invitational over the weekend, finishing first place among a field of 13, including two Big East opponents, St. John’s and Georgetown.