How a Star was Born: Myles Powell’s path to glory fueled by work ethic and big heart
By Tyler Calvaruso | January 24One conversation with Myles Powell is all it takes to realize he is different than other star players in college basketball.
SPORTS
Offseason is scouting season for Lindberg and men’s soccer coaching staff
By Justin Sousa | January 23A 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 | January 23Aging 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 | January 23Team 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 | January 23This 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 | January 20The 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 | January 4Romaro 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 | December 30Myles 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.
Pirates relinquish Hardwood Classic Trophy in embarrassing blowout
By Kevin Kopf | December 14Two years ago, Rutgers ended the 2017 Garden State Hardwood Classic on a 17-2 run to stun Seton Hall with a loss. This year, the Scarlet Knights picked up right where they left off, starting the game on a 19-3 run en route to a 68-48 blowout of the Pirates.
Cross Country program continues to steer in the right direction
By Evando Thompson | December 5Seton Hall’s men’s and Women’s cross country teams have a lot to hope for, regardless of how results played out at the Big East Championships.
Women’s Basketball set for toughest test of season against UConn
By Kevin Kopf | December 5After coming home from the Bahamas the the Junkaroo Jam at 1-1, the Seton Hall women’s basketball team will face its toughest test of the season on Thursday evening in a matchup against the University of Connecticut.
Young talent gives volleyball hope after rebuilding 2019 season
By Matthew Collins | December 5With finals approaching and the days getting shorter, it is obvious that fall sports have ended and the winter sports season is upon us. Ironically, Seton Hall’s one indoor fall sport, volleyball, finished its season the Sunday (Nov. 24) before thanksgiving on a high note, defeating the Georgetown Hoyas in Washington, D.C. The season-ending win capped off a rebuilding year for the Pirates, who finished 8-24, including 3-15 in conference play.
Lionel Messi wins unprecedented sixth Ballon d’Or
By Kyle Beck | December 5In 2008, you were in grade school and Lionel Messi became recognized as the best soccer player in the world for the first time.
Baseball will not always reign supreme in the race for wages
By Evando Thompson | December 5Whether it’s hitting fade-away game-winners to win a playoff series or winning back-to-back titles to end a 40-year drought of postseason success, basketball players are steadily gaining notoriety as they come closer to reaping the fruits of labor that baseball players have.
