Xavier will probably be around an 8 point favorite, But will SHU pull another UConn?

Probably not. But what the hell.

Seton Hall 69
Xavier 68

With Jenkins out who would you start and why.

He’s a reasonably good player who scores on a bad team by volume shooting. If he comes back next year, he’ll be looking for a pay day somewhere else for his senior season. I don’t believe that Sha is enamored with his game. Other than Godswill, strictly on potential, all others can be replaced with equal or better players.

True, per @Gohall129 , that he has "has no-showed on donor calls and never reached out to reschedule with folk"?

https://news.yale.edu/2025/02/19/im...-syndrome-indicate-future-research-directions

This bears watching as spike proteins are showing elevated levels two years after mRNA vaccinations. recall that one of the benefits of mRNA was that vaccine would leave the system quickly. This is why drug discovery and clinical studies normally take several years to conclude the drug is safe and effective. Fast tracking the vaccine was the right thing to do but post launch studies are being done for a reason.

Weekday Results
Marquette > SHU
UConn > Villanova
Xavier > Butler
SJU > DePaul
Georgetown > Providence

2/21
Marquette @ Villanova 7:00
2/22
Butler @ DePaul 8:00
2/23
UConn @ SJU 12:00
Xavier @ Seton Hall 2:00
Georgetown @ Creighton 4:00

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Basically, St. John's has become Marathon Oil (remember them?) with more practice time and better coaching.

I need 8 additional tickets for the X game. For kids and grandkids. Feel free to be as technical as you want as I will pass this info on to my kids.

Cutting through all of the nonsense on the news. There’s two concerns I would have.
1) Have Musk’s people going into the federal agency signed NDA’s? This is standard procedure for any consultant. The fact that somebody might be 25 years old is just downright silly.
2) Is Musk’s organization being paid for this work? That would give me some heartburn, because the work should be bid out Although, I doubt this happens with every government contract.

Bottom line is Trump is actually doing the things that he ran on. Musk is the new bogeyman because they have run out of Orange Man Bad lines.

Looking back, when Musk bought Twitter a lot of talk about what a foolish decision it was. Not sure if he’s getting the return financially, but his ownership has changed the dialogue on free speech, and the platform is now giving him an opportunity to amplify the savings opportunities they will uncover under DOGE, totally sidestepping the MSM.

When Coach Moon’s retirement was announced there was no standard “a national search for a replacement will take place immediately” statement. There is also no job posting for the position on the university website. Anyone know what is going on with the program?

When you see the crowd cheering the small coffins containing the babies Hamas killed you have to wonder what percentage of population of palestinians are supporting Hamas.I doubt it is 100,but it is probably more than 50.So forget the two state solution they will never peacefully accept existence of Israel.Best solution might be to leave Gaza uninhab

Recorded prior to this Sunday’s set back to DePaul. Stayed as positive as we could based on the first 10 games, but not sure what will be left in the tank after the next 10.
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No. 15/14 St. John’s Welcomes Providence to Madison Square Garden on Saturday
Red Storm is off to best BIG EAST start since 1984-85 and have won 13 of its last 14 games

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QUEENS, N.Y. (Jan. 31, 2025) – Following a perfect record in January for the first time in 40, the No. 15/14 St. John’s men’s basketball team (18-3, 9-1 BIG EAST) will look to ride its momentum into the next month when it hosts Providence (11-10, 5-5 BIG EAST) for “Retro Day” at Madison Square Garden at 12 p.m.

The Johnnies- winners of 13 of their last 14 are currently riding a seven-game win streak and continue to reach heights unseen in Queens in decades. In the second year under Hall of Fame Head Coach Rick Pitino, the Red Storm are currently ranked top-15 in the country, sit tied for first in the conference standings after its best BIG EAST start in 40 years and hold its best record through 21 games since the 1985-86 season.

Saturday’s contest will be nationally televised on CBS Sports Network with Andrew Catalon and Steve Lappas on the call with Ashley Ross as the sideline reporter from the World’s Most Famous Arena. Live stats will be available on RedStormSports.com.

St. John’s will host “Retro Day” on Saturday as the team will sport a throwback uniform set that complements the custom court design of the original visual identity of the Red Storm in the mid 1990’s. The jerseys feature the classic red and yellow St. John’s wordmark across the front. To purchase tickets click here, visit RedStormTix.com or call the box office at 1-888-GO-STORM.

An audio broadcast of the game on the LEARFIELD Red Storm Sports Network with John Minko and Brandon Tierney will also be available on a variety of platforms including the Varsity Network App, TuneIn Radio, RedStormSports.com and the St. John's Red Storm mobile app. The radio broadcast can also be heard on SiriusXM radio channel 138 and via the SiriusXM App.

St. John’s locked down Georgetown on Tuesday night, 66-41, which marked the lowest scoring total ever by a Red Storm BIG EAST opponent and the lowest by any team since Nov. 26, 2010, when it limited Drake to 39. The Red Storm raced out to a 23-3 lead and were ahead by as many as 30 in in the opening half. The dominant win at Capital One Arena marked the program’s ninth straight over its longtime league rival

The Hoyas were held to 24.6 percent (14-57) shooting in Washington D.C., the lowest shooting percentage by a St. John’s opponent in 12 years. The Red Storm defense has been relentless, ranking fourth in the country in defensive efficiency allowing just 88.8 points per game per 100 possessions according to KenPomeroy.com. The Johnnies are among the cream of the crop nationally in many defensive statistics including- blocks (3rd at 6.1) rebounds (8th at 41.6), steals (15th at 9.7), turnovers forced (16th at 15.8) and scoring defense (33rd at 65.1). During BIG EAST play, the Johnnies have held opponents to just 66.1 points per game and held the opposition to 37.5 percent shooting, both marks rank atop the league.

Home has been where the wins are for the Red Storm this season, boasting a 13-0 record on homecourt, which ranks the eighth longest win streak in NCAA Division I. The Johnnies are one of the three teams in the country to carry 13 home wins or more without a loss joining Missouri (15) and San Francisco (13). In 13 contests played in New York City the Johnnies have won by double-figures 11 times and outscored opponents by 17.2 points per game.

St. John’s got through the month of January with an unscathed record of 7-0 for the first time since 1984-85. It marked just the seventh time since World War II the program has gone unbeaten in the first month of the year. The Johnnies seven consecutive conference victories mark their most in a single-season since the 2010-11 season.

RJ Luis Jr. continues to lead the Johnnies offensively, ranking fourth in the conference averaging 17.4 points per game. The Miami native has reached double-digits in 24 of his last 26 games, dating back to last season.

Kadary Richmond has continued to take a larger role over the last month, averaging 12.3 points, 5.3 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 2.7 steals in 35 minutes of action per game over the squad’s seven-game winning streak.

Big man Zuby Ejiofor holds the nation’s longest active streak at 18 games with seven rebounds or more. The forward ranks third in the league logging 8.2 boards per game and ranks second nationally with 4.3 offensive rebounds per contest.

St. John’s and Providence will meet for the second time this season and the Red Storm will seek its first season sweep of its conference foe since the 2020-21 campaign. In the earlier matchup at Amica Mutual Pavilion on Dec. 20, 2024, the Johnnies trailed by as many as 16, including a 13-point halftime deficit. The squad stormed back in the latter stanza as Ejiofor sank a putback floater as time expired as the game-winner pushed the Red Storm past the Friars, 72-70.

The two charter members of the conference will square off for the 126th time on Saturday afternoon. St. John’s leads the all-time series, 67-58, and has captured 37 of 57 meetings at home, including the last two at Madison Square Garden. The two sides have met every year since 1969-70.

The Friars under the direction of second year Head Coach Kim English have won four of their last six outings. Providence holds an 11-10 overall record and a 5-5 mark in BIG EAST play. In its last contest, the squad outlasted Seton Hall on the road at the Prudential Center on Tuesday night, 69-67.

Providence is led offensively by a pair of guards in Jayden Pierre (12.9 PPG) and Bensley Joseph (12.3 PPG). Freshman forward Ryan Mela has garnered two of the last three BIG EAST Freshman of the Week awards and has started each of the last five games. Fellow rookie Oswin Ernhunmwunse ranks fourth in the league averaging 1.7 blocks per game.

Saturday’s matchup marks the first of two over a four-day stretch at Madison Square Garden, as St. John’s will square off against No. 9/9 Marquette on Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. on FS1. To purchase tickets as the two squads battle for the top spot in the BIG EAST, click here.

HARRISON, N.J. -- Gotham FC announced Wednesday that Seton Hall women's soccer seniors Chiara Pucci and Natalie Tavana are one of nine non-rostered invitees that will join the club for preseason training. Following the team's return from Spain on Saturday, Gotham FC will train for a few days in New Jersey before departing for IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, on Sunday.

Pucci and Tavana will train alongside U.S. Women's National Team mainstays Rose Lavelle, Emily Sonnett and Tierna Davidson as they begin their professional careers.

Pucci finished her Seton Hall career as a two-time All-BIG EAST selection, one of just seven Pirates in program history to accomplish that feat. A two-time team captain, Pucci led the Pirates in minutes in BIG EAST play as a senior with 810 and she scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Providence on Oct. 6. She's tied for eighth in Seton Hall history in career games played with 72 and all three of her career goals were scored this season. Along with her game-winner over the Friars, Pucci scored the go-ahead goal on a penalty kick in The Hall's season-opening win over Hofstra. Pucci was a third team all-conference pick last season and a two-time CSC Academic All-District selection.

Tavana leaves South Orange as one of the most decorated players in program history. She ranks fourth all-time at The Hall in career goals (19) and points (49). Her 11 career assists ranks sixth in the school's annals. Tavana's historic 2023 campaign finished with her being named BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year and All-BIG EAST First Team. Tavana was the first Pirate to be named BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year since SHU Athletics Hall of Famer Kelly Smith won the award in 1999. She finished as the BIG EAST's goal scoring champion, pacing the conference with 12 goals overall and five goals in conference play. Her 26 points (12 goals, two assists) ranked second in the BIG EAST. In the Seton Hall record books, Tavana's 12 goals and 26 points were the most in a single season since Smith's 1999 campaign.

South Orange, N.J. - After its road trip to Phoenix last weekend for the MLB Desert Invitational, the Seton Hall baseball team will be heading to the College of Charleston for their first three-game series of the season starting with a 3 p.m. contest on Friday.

First pitch for Saturday's game is set for 2 p.m. and the series finale is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. All games will be streamed live on FloCollege. Seton Hall currently stands at 1-2, winning 15-3 in seven innings on Saturday against Austin Peay.

Pitching Probables (subject to change)
Friday: Dan Frontera vs. Jake Brink
Saturday: Ryan Reich vs. Aidan Hunter
Sunday: Cole Hansen vs. Kevin Samonsky

News & Notes

• This will be the first meeting between the College of Charleston and Seton Hall.
• The Pirates' overall team batting average is .367 with 40 hits over three games last weekend.
• After a 2023 season where The Hall went 31-24 overall and 13-8 in the BIG EAST, qualified for the conference tournament and its staff was named BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year, the Pirates had a down year in 2024 and will look to bounce back in 2025.
• The Pirates return All-BIG EAST First Team pitcher Ryan Reich, who led the BIG EAST with 89 strikeouts and finished with the second-most strikeouts (51) and the third-lowest opponent's batting average (.194) in conference play.
• His 89 strikeouts were the most for a Seton Hall pitcher since 2014.
• Reich allowed only two hits and one run over four innings with three walks and five strikeouts on Saturday.
• Reich and the Pirates' Friday starter Dan Frontera (39 app., 24 GS, 6-12) appeared on D1Baseball.com's list of the top 150 starting pitchers in the country.
• Frontera made his 40th career collegiate appearance and his 25th career start.
• D1Baseball.com also tabbed freshman right-handed pitcher Stephen Curry BIG EAST Preseason Freshman of the Year.

Aiden Robbins, BIG EAST Player of the Week

• Robbins hit .625 (10-for-16) with four doubles, a triple, six RBI, and six runs scored in three games, slugging 1.000 with a .625 on-base percentage.
• He recorded two three-hit games and a four-hit game, going 4-for-5 with four runs scored and four RBI in the win over Austin Peay, setting a career high in hits and matching his personal best in runs and RBI.
• Robbins went 2-for-2 on stolen bases.
• Across the country, Robbins is tied for second in hits and doubles after opening weekend.

New Pirates

• During preseason, AJ Soldra was named the best transfer in the BIG EAST by Baseball America.
• Soldra has already made an impact on the team batting .500 with seven runs scored, six hits, a home run and 12 total bases.
• Senior transfer Jimmy Brennan has a posted a .545 batting average with three runs scored and six hits.
• Freshman Stephen Curry made his collegiate debut and earned the win with three innings of relief allowing two runs, walking none and striking out four.

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