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The Seton Hall Pirates and Rutgers Scarlet Knights will meet on September 4 in Piscataway, N.J., each carrying a 1‑1‑1 record and a shared history that dates back nearly a century.
Seton Hall’s men’s soccer team prepares for its home opener against Iona on August 27, a match streamed on ESPN+ after a 3‑2 win over Campbell. The game highlights early‑season storylines, preseason accolades for Lejbowicz and Kauschke, and the Pirates’ 3‑1‑0 edge over the Gaels.
Seton Hall University unveiled its 12‑game non‑conference schedule, highlighting five contests at the Prudential Center, a Baha Mar Championship appearance in the Bahamas, and matchups against NCAA Tournament qualifiers such as Alabama.
The Pirates host Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday night, looking to extend a two‑year unbeaten streak while integrating eleven newcomers, including twin scorers Lydia and Nicole Proia.
Til Kauschke and Mikkel Lejbowicz receive preseason honors, marking historic achievements for the Pirates ahead of the new season.
The junior forward’s breakout performance last year has earned him a place among the nation’s top prospects.
Auburn University has appointed Nick Ammirati as its new hitting coach, a move that reunites him with former pitching coach Butch Thompson and adds a proven offensive architect to the program.
Auburn University announced the hiring of Nick Ammirati, a veteran coach with a track record of SEC championships and College World Series appearances, to lead the program’s hitting development.
Round 1 of The Basketball Tournament will see Boeheim’s Army take on Hall In at Seton Hall’s Walsh Gym on July 21, with a return trip to Syracuse on July 23. The matchup showcases Buddy Boeheim, Elijah Hughes and other alumni, while the tournament’s $2 million prize and Elam Ending promise a high‑stakes finish.
Villanova finished 25-8, secured second in the Big East, added key returners and newcomers, and looks to contend again next season.
Initial doubts about Garwey Dual’s fit at Syracuse have given way to cautious optimism as his recent performances suggest a player ready to contribute on both ends of the floor.
The Golden Eagles have released a 2026 slate that blends early‑season road challenges, a series of home fixtures at Valley Fields and a demanding Big East conference run culminating in the conference tournament in Maryland.
New Jersey has officially recognized girls' flag football as its 35th varsity sport, opening doors for athletes like Shayna Campbell and shaping the future of female athletics in the state.
Seton Hall has secured the commitment of Jada Crawshaw, a junior transfer who brings scoring depth and frontcourt versatility after stints at Georgia Tech, Long Beach State and the Sydney Comets.
Isaiah Whitehead, the 2016 Big East Tournament Most Outstanding Player, is back at Seton Hall to lead a newly formed squad in The Basketball Tournament, a single‑elimination event offering a $2 million prize. He has recruited former teammates Khadeen Carrington and Desi Rodriguez, among others, and will face Syracuse in a best‑of‑three series starting July 21. Whitehead’s move reflects both a personal homecoming and a strategic push to rejuvenate the Pirates’ program.