Softball scores four unanswered runs for comeback win over Hofstra
By Evando Thompson | April 13The Seton Hall softball team retaliated from a one-run deficit to defeat Hofstra on Thursday afternoon by a final score of 4-1.
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Del Castillo shouldering offensive production well
By Staff Writer | April 10In a transitional year for the Seton Hall baseball team, leaders and game changers have been relied on heavily to guide the team back to the Big East Championship. On top of the need for these standout players, Seton Hall are also juggling with the struggle of not having a home field for the entirety of this season. Christian Del Castillo, a junior outfielder, has emerged as one of the team’s instrumental components both offensively and defensively.
Fajnorova, Kangwa embracing final challenges
By Kevin Kopf | April 10As the Seton Hall tennis team gears up to head to the Big East Championship in Cayce, South Carolina next week, there is ample time for its two seniors, Anicka Fajnorova and Thandy Kangwa, to reflect on their time with the program.
Softball’s high batting averages spark winning ways
By Staff Writer | April 10Although the Seton Hall baseball team is taking its show on the road and playing home games in Staten Island and Queens due to renovations to Owen T. Carroll Field, the temporary move allows for the softball team to step into the campus spotlight even more.
Dana’s grand slam propels Pirates to win over Princeton
By Kevin Kopf | April 10Backed by a Casey Dana grand slam in the sixth inning, the Seton Hall baseball team got back into the win column on Wednesday afternoon with a 7-2 victory over Princeton.
Remembering Mike Sheppard Sr.: Seton Hall baseball legend passes away at 82
By Tyler Calvaruso | April 10The Seton Hall baseball program suffered a major loss on April 6, when legendary coach Mike Sheppard, Sr. passed away at 82.
Mind over Matter: Women’s Tennis’ focus approaching Big East Championship
By Evando Thompson | April 10Before an extremely competitive weekend against some of the conference’s top teams, Seton Hall women’s tennis was surging. Pirates’ tennis is treading into waters of unfamiliar territory for the program since 2013-14 season: a winning record.
Freshman infielder Clyde spurred by big shoes to fill
By Evando Thompson | April 10Seton Hall’s baseball team knew that it would have to adjust in both location and in replacing the talent that they lost en route to a runner-up finish in the Big East.
Texas Tech vs. Virginia title game saved March Madness
By Staff Writer | April 10Every March, college basketball fans sit glued to the television for hours at a time to watch their favorite team, on top of other countless great teams, in the NCAA Tournament. Each tournament, there are upsets, buzzer beaters, and moments that define the “Big Dance.”
Women of WrestleMania steal the Show of Shows
By Robert Fallo | April 10For the first time in history, WrestleMania featured women as the main event in WWE’s most marquee stage of the year. It was ironic though, as “The Man” captured the titles on the line and ended the 35th edition of the pay-per-view event in front of a capacity crowd at MetLife Stadium.
Shortened contest ends in defeat for Pirates
By Staff Writer | April 10Despite being stopped in the sixth inning due to rain, the Seton Hall baseball lost, 11-8, to Rider on Tuesday afternoon. With the loss, the Pirates drop to 13-15 on the season.
Pirates lose in extras as Butler avoids sweep
By Staff Writer | April 8The Seton Hall softball team fell, 4-3, to Butler on Sunday afternoon, as the Bulldogs avoided a series sweep by the Pirates. The game finished in extra innings, and the loss puts the Pirates at 16-16 on the season.
Bats keep winning streak alive for Pirates
By Staff Writer | April 4The Seton Hall Baseball team stayed hot on Tuesday afternoon with a 10-5 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson. The win improves the the team’s record to 11-13.
Tampa Bay’s legacy means nothing without postseason success
By Kevin Kopf | April 4With a 5-2 in over the Ottawa Senators on April 1, the Tampa Bay Lightning made history by becoming the third 60-win team in NHL history. The Lightning join the 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens and the 1995-96 Detroit Red Wings as the only teams to accomplish the feat.
Now is not the time for Kevin Willard to leave Seton Hall
By Tyler Calvaruso | April 4It was only a matter of time before schools in search of a new head coach came calling about Seton Hall’s Kevin Willard.
Softball's Tate finding success in sophomore season
By Nicholas Santoriello | April 3“It’s all on you now.”
Toke attributes teamwork to personal success
By Staff Writer | April 3Spirits are high within the Seton Hall baseball team as the Pirates have begun to recover from their early season slump. After going 1-9 in their opening 10 matches of the new year, the Pirates have progressively pieced their record back together with a 10-4 record since their victory over Bucknell in the Snowbird Classic.
Camp, Sobel dominate as Pirates sweep Saint Peter’s
By Staff Writer | April 3The Seton Hall softball team swept a doubleheader today against Saint Peters in convincing fashion, winning the first game 7-2 and the second game 8-0 in five innings. Today’s dominating wins against the Peacocks come on the heels of a narrow loss to DePaul in a rain-shortened series over the weekend and serve as important tune-ups heading into the rest of Big East play.
Low ERA by Seton Hall pitchers fuels winning streak
By Staff Writer | April 3The 2019 Seton Hall baseball season was plagued by a sluggish opening month, but the Pirates have warmed up rapidly in the last week. The team has won eight of its last nine games, beating local foes including NJIT, Iona, Wagner, and Monmouth.
Powell caps campaign with All-American honorable mention
By Kevin Kopf | April 3With the Associated Press All-American teams coming out on Tuesday morning, Myles Powell was able to wrap up his stellar season with a cherry on top.
