- Matchup: Seton Hall Pirates vs. Georgetown Hoyas
- Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Saturday, the Georgetown Hoyas (9-6) will host the Seton Hall Pirates (13-2) at Capital One Arena, looking to secure a victory.
In their last outing, the Seton Hall Pirates triumphed over Creighton with a close score of 56-54. They concluded the game with a shooting percentage of 35.8% (19 of 53) and made 2 out of 7 three-point shots. At the charity stripe, the Pirates were solid, converting 16 of their 19 attempts for an impressive rate of 84.2%. They recorded 31 rebounds overall, including 5 on the offensive end, while distributing 11 assists. On defense, Seton Hall forced 9 turnovers and achieved 8 steals. The Pirates held Creighton to a shooting percentage of 34.5% (19 of 55), with the opponent generating 11 assists and 6 steals. Creighton secured a total of 37 rebounds (10 offensive, 27 defensive) but managed to register no blocks during the game. At the free-throw line, Creighton shot 62.5%, making 10 of their 16 attempts and hitting 6 of 27 from beyond the arc. Each team committed a number of fouls, with Seton Hall accumulating 15 and Creighton 17.
Key player Elijah Fisher contributed significantly in this matchup. He posted 10 points with 3 of 8 shooting for a field goal percentage of 37.5%, although he didn’t record any assists. During 18 minutes of play, he also collected 3 rebounds.
With a commendable 13-2 record this season, Seton Hall is averaging 73.7 points per game (ranked 264th in Division I) on a field goal percentage of 44.2%. The Pirates are effective from beyond the arc, shooting 33.2% (84 of 253), and they stand at 75.3% from the free-throw line. This season, Seton Hall is averaging 36.4 rebounds per game and has registered a total of 217 assists, placing them 201st nationwide in passing efficiency. They turn the ball over 10.6 times per game and commit an average of 18.5 fouls.
Defensively, the Pirates have been effective at forcing 15.3 turnovers per game, alongside drawing 18.5 personal fouls. They rank 36th nationally in opponent assists surrendered, totaling 166. Seton Hall allows a field goal percentage of 38.9% (302 of 777) and gives up an average of 33.5 rebounds per contest. Their opponents have shot 32.0% from three-point range, while they are positioned 8th in college basketball for points allowed, giving up 62.4 points per game.
In their previous match, the Georgetown Hoyas fell to DePaul, 56-50. Georgetown permitted DePaul to grab 38 rebounds (9 offensive), and opponents shot 35.0% from three, hitting 7 of 20 attempts, while free-throw shooting stood at 61.9% (13 of 21). In terms of overall shooting, the Hoyas struggled, hitting just 12 out of 53 shots for a mere 22.6%. Their three-point shooting was also lacking, converting just 1 of their 12 attempts (8.3%). They found success at the free-throw line, netting 25 attempts with an 80.6% success rate. DePaul committed 19 fouls, giving the Hoyas 31 free-throw opportunities. Georgetown recorded 12 turnovers while claiming 26 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive boards for a total of 38.
KJ Lewis was a standout player for the Hoyas, scoring 18 points in 31 minutes but without any assists. He shot 5 of 17 for a field goal percentage of 29.4% and secured 7 rebounds.
Currently, the Georgetown Hoyas hold a record of 9-6 for the season. They average 18.1 fouls per game and shoot 73.4% from the free-throw line. Their assists average is 15.3 per game (ranking 124th nationally), with their turnovers standing at 9.3 per game. The Hoyas have amassed a total of 1,167 points this season, averaging 77.8 points per game, along with 37.2 rebounds per contest. Offensively, they maintain a shooting percentage of 43.4%, ranking them 280th in college basketball.
Defensively, Georgetown allows 35.2% shooting from three-point territory (122 of 347) and concedes 73.3% of free-throw attempts. They allow an average of 13.4 assists and 36.0 rebounds per game, ranking 192nd and 262nd, respectively. On defense, the Hoyas rank 200th in college basketball, permitting 73.9 points per game while forcing an average of 12.3 turnovers and allowing 42.6% shooting from the field (138th nationally).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Seton Hall
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