Everyone has different opinions on the greatest Seton Hall games in memory, here is my list of the TOP 5 games that I've attended:
1. Seton Hall 79 vs ISU 77 - April 4, 2024 - Hinkle Fieldhouse. I know people will discount this game as it was "just the NIT". SHU had a lot to prove in this tournament and the result might have opened the door to more NCAA bids for the Big East. Playing at Hinkle is special, especially when you're playing in front of a hostile crowd for the chance to raise a banner. The comeback is what makes this game so memorable. Down 7 points with under 3 minutes to play, I doubt there was a breathing human who was confident that we'd rally to win the game. The next three minutes were history and we will raise a banner in November.
2. Seton Hall 69 vs Nova 67 - March 12, 2016 - Madison Square Garden. Beating Nova anytime is uplifting for the team and fanbase, doing so at MSG to win the Big East Tournament made it that much sweeter. I believe we helped Nova win the NCAA tourney with the MSG wake-up call. Beating the eventual NCAA champion in the conference tourney was validation for a relatively young team.
3. Seton Hall 103 vs Syracuse 70 - March 14, 1993 - Madison Square Garden. A total team effort lead by Arturus Karnishovas, Jerry walker and Terry Dehere. The game was played at MSG during a snowstorm and was Seton Hall's second BET championship in 3 seasons. Syracuse was a nemesis for SHU, we were 2-25 against the Orangemen in our prior 27 games. Our 103 point total and 33 point margin of victory remain the all-time record in BET history. Watching Boeheim scowl the entire second half was icing on the cake.
4. Seton Hall 95 vs Duke 78 - April 1, 1989 - Seattle Kingdome. The final victory in our Cinderella Story season. Duke was a team loaded with future NBA players, Danny Ferry, Christian Laettner, Alaa Abdelnaby, Phil Henderson, and others. SHU was the clear underdog and quickly trailed by 18 points in the first half. Our team was loaded with seniors and PJ ran a tight ship, known for our blue color work habits and smothering defense. Our team had trailed in several games during the NCAA tournament run and were not phased by the early deficit. Our guys clamped down on D and the team came roaring back. A 35 point scoring swing lead to a 17 point victory over Duke, and a spot in the NCAA championship. What happened next was a travesty.
5. Seton Hall 84 vs Kentucky 83 (OT) - December 18, 2018 - Madison Square Garden. An early season non-conference game against the 9th ranked team in the country. Myles Powell shot 54% from the perimeter and the game was the best for TT in a Pirate uniform. Powell hit a 3 pointer with 1.5 seconds left in regulation, giving the Pirates a 3 point leading. A huge defensive lapse resulted in Kentucky tying the game at the buzzer. The eventually hero was Myles Cale who came through with a 3 pointer as the clock winding down.
Give us your list, only games that you attended.
GO PIRATES!!!
1. Seton Hall 79 vs ISU 77 - April 4, 2024 - Hinkle Fieldhouse. I know people will discount this game as it was "just the NIT". SHU had a lot to prove in this tournament and the result might have opened the door to more NCAA bids for the Big East. Playing at Hinkle is special, especially when you're playing in front of a hostile crowd for the chance to raise a banner. The comeback is what makes this game so memorable. Down 7 points with under 3 minutes to play, I doubt there was a breathing human who was confident that we'd rally to win the game. The next three minutes were history and we will raise a banner in November.
2. Seton Hall 69 vs Nova 67 - March 12, 2016 - Madison Square Garden. Beating Nova anytime is uplifting for the team and fanbase, doing so at MSG to win the Big East Tournament made it that much sweeter. I believe we helped Nova win the NCAA tourney with the MSG wake-up call. Beating the eventual NCAA champion in the conference tourney was validation for a relatively young team.
3. Seton Hall 103 vs Syracuse 70 - March 14, 1993 - Madison Square Garden. A total team effort lead by Arturus Karnishovas, Jerry walker and Terry Dehere. The game was played at MSG during a snowstorm and was Seton Hall's second BET championship in 3 seasons. Syracuse was a nemesis for SHU, we were 2-25 against the Orangemen in our prior 27 games. Our 103 point total and 33 point margin of victory remain the all-time record in BET history. Watching Boeheim scowl the entire second half was icing on the cake.
4. Seton Hall 95 vs Duke 78 - April 1, 1989 - Seattle Kingdome. The final victory in our Cinderella Story season. Duke was a team loaded with future NBA players, Danny Ferry, Christian Laettner, Alaa Abdelnaby, Phil Henderson, and others. SHU was the clear underdog and quickly trailed by 18 points in the first half. Our team was loaded with seniors and PJ ran a tight ship, known for our blue color work habits and smothering defense. Our team had trailed in several games during the NCAA tournament run and were not phased by the early deficit. Our guys clamped down on D and the team came roaring back. A 35 point scoring swing lead to a 17 point victory over Duke, and a spot in the NCAA championship. What happened next was a travesty.
5. Seton Hall 84 vs Kentucky 83 (OT) - December 18, 2018 - Madison Square Garden. An early season non-conference game against the 9th ranked team in the country. Myles Powell shot 54% from the perimeter and the game was the best for TT in a Pirate uniform. Powell hit a 3 pointer with 1.5 seconds left in regulation, giving the Pirates a 3 point leading. A huge defensive lapse resulted in Kentucky tying the game at the buzzer. The eventually hero was Myles Cale who came through with a 3 pointer as the clock winding down.
Give us your list, only games that you attended.
GO PIRATES!!!
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