Seton Hall secured a significant victory over Villanova with a final score of 66-56 in a crucial Big East conference game with substantial NCAA Tournament implications. The win is particularly noteworthy as it adds a sixth Quad 1 victory to Seton Hall's resume, distinguishing them from several bubble teams. This victory was essential for Seton Hall's NCAA Tournament aspirations, as highlighted by multiple sources, including analysts and coaches. The game was marked by Seton Hall's impressive performance from beyond the arc, making 9 out of 23 three-point attempts, and dominating the boards with a 22-14 advantage. Key player performances included Bediako with 7 points and 9 boards, Richmond with 7 points, Dawes with 6, and Davis with 5. The team's ability to rebound from recent losses and secure this win underscores the effective coaching by Shaheen Holloway, who has led the team to exceed preseason expectations. Seton Hall's next steps involve a game against DePaul, which could further enhance their tournament resume, and their positioning for the Big East Tournament is also a focal point, with possibilities ranging from a 3 to a 4 seed.
See what @CoachSha10 had to say after @SetonHallMBB moved closer to an NCAA Tournament berth many felt was improbable at the start of the year. Sha Sounds Off following tonight’s win over Villanova: https://t.co/qHEMv4Ycs9 #shbb #HALLin https://t.co/1CV4RpTHjn
Updated story: Seton Hall enhances NCAA Tournament résumé with clutch home win over Villanova https://t.co/mJV9VBZ2kM @SetonHallMBB
College Basketball: Villanova’s tourney hopes dented by loss to Seton Hall https://t.co/uRmw2QYkuJ
Dan Hurley will likely win Big East Coach of the Year - and rightfully so. But how about Shaheen Holloway ? @setonhallmbb is on the brink of going 13-7 in the Big East after being picked 9th out of 11 teams https://t.co/02jFiN88EM
With a Seton Hall victory over Villanova, @JonRothstein, @wallyball and @GaryParrishCBS discuss the significance of the Pirates' @BIGEASTMBB victory. https://t.co/I7SCYwQrky
Seton Hall will either be the 3 or 4 seed in the Big East tournament next week. A win Saturday and two Marquette losses will clinch the 3 seed for the Pirates. Any other scenario, and they’re the 4. #shbb #HALLin
Huge win for Shaheen Holloway and Seton Hall against fellow bubble team Villanova. The team from South Orange made 9-23 from deep tonight and bounced back from lopsided road losses to Creighton and UConn.
Seton Hall needed a win tonight, and they get it, beating Villanova 66-56. Still think they have work to do at the Big East Tournament, but this was essentially a must-win and they get it. Think this team can do damage *if* they can get into the tournament
Two of the best coaching jobs this season being done in the @BIGEAST: @dhurley15 and @CoachSha10. Great, presumably champagne-bubble popping win for @SetonHallMBB tonight.
What a monster win for Seton Hall. The Pirates add a SIXTH Q1 win to its resume which is more than bubble teams Nova, St. John’s, Virginia, Utah, New Mexico, Providence, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Michigan St…and the list goes on. Now it’s time to use DePaul as a metrics booster.
As long as it takes cares of DePaul on Saturday, this should lock in Seton Hall to the tournament. Six Quad 1 wins now. Probably looking at Dayton due to metrics. #shbb
Seton Hall is (probably) going to the NCAA Tournament.
Seton Hall holding on to a 56-48 lead over Villanova with under 4 minutes to go. This is a must win for Seton Hall more so than Nova who has a home game vs Creighton on Saturday.
They’re going down the stretch at the Rock, with Seton Hall surviving the latest Brendan Hausen onslaught without breaking. Get to FS1 if you’re not with us here, as the Pirates will try to take their 56-48 lead home through the final 3:46. #shbb #HALLin
Wow @SetonHallMBB trailed 19-15. Now up 41-29 on @NovaMBB. 😯
What an end of half run by @SetonHallMBB here in what reads like a must-win for Pirates and @NovaMBB
Half: @SetonHallMBB 30, @NovaMBB 24 Pirates up 22-14 on the boards Huge NCAA Tournament stakes for both teams Bediako has 7 points and 9 boards Richmond with 7 points, Dawes 6, Davis 5 https://t.co/YIssRup840
Dawes just broke his silence, and his timing was impeccable for Seton Hall. A triple from dead center just put the Pirates in front for the first time, and it was followed by a stop and a Bediako layup set up by an entry pass from Kadary. Seton Hall 25, Villanova 22.
Seton Hall on an 8-3 run here to get it within 13-12
Brendan Hausen, who torched Seton Hall from beyond the arc last month, actually missed one on the last trip down the floor. It sandwiched a pair of triples from Kadary and Davis, which have pulled the Pirates within one. And Villanova just traveled. #shbb #HALLin
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After a four-day layoff, I’m back in the saddle with a must-win for @SetonHallMBB. Game #76, one the Pirates have to get, with @NovaMBB standing in their way. #shbb #HALLin #GoNova #NovaNation https://t.co/pzdNj34ahr
Greetings from Newark where we’ve got a big time Big East battle with NCAA Tourney implications @NovaMBB at @SetonHallMBB https://t.co/bEmyeH5Dng
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