- Matchup: Xavier Musketeers vs Seton Hall Pirates
- Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Xavier Musketeers (11-9) are gearing up to visit the Prudential Center on Wednesday, aiming to secure a victory against the Seton Hall Pirates (14-6).
In their latest outing, the Xavier Musketeers suffered a setback against St. John’s, falling with a score of 88-83. They recorded a 47.5% shooting accuracy (29 of 61) and connected on 9 of 21 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 16 of 19 attempts, achieving an 84.2% success rate. On the boards, they secured a total of 30 rebounds, including 3 offensive rebounds. The team also contributed 20 assists but had 9 turnovers and 7 steals. Defensively, Xavier allowed St. John’s to shoot 48.5% from the floor, as St. John’s managed to earn 17 assists and 8 steals. They were able to grab 36 rebounds (11 offensive, 25 defensive) but did not record any blocks. St. John’s finished with a free-throw percentage of 65.2%, making 15 of 23 attempts, and hit 7 of their 18 three-point shots. In terms of fouls, the Musketeers committed 21, in contrast to St. John’s 17.
Tre Carroll was a standout player in the game, accumulating 31 points on 12 of 22 shooting across 35 minutes, along with 3 rebounds and 2 assists, finishing with a field goal percentage of 54.5%.
Xavier enters this matchup with an overall record of 11-9 for the season. The team averages 9.7 turnovers per game and commits approximately 17.9 fouls each contest. Rebounding-wise, Xavier collects an average of 35.4 boards per game, and they have achieved a total of 381 assists this season, ranking 16th nationally in assists. The Musketeers are making 36.7% of their three-point attempts (197 of 537) and 70.2% from the free-throw line. They score an average of 78.5 points per game (138th in Division 1) while shooting 43.7% from the field.
Defensively, the Musketeers generate roughly 12.3 turnovers per game, drawing 16.0 fouls on average. They rank 354th in the nation in assists allowed with 362 given up this season. The Musketeers concede an opponent shooting percentage of 46.7% (560 of 1,199) and yield approximately 38.0 boards each game. Opponents have hit 34.3% of their three-point attempts, ranking Xavier 278th nationally in points surrendered per game (77.2).
In their most recent matchup, the Seton Hall Pirates experienced a defeat, ending with a 67-60 score against DePaul. They grabbed 20 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards, totaling 27. The Pirates also recorded 9 turnovers while achieving 8 steals during the game. DePaul committed 17 fouls, sending the Pirates to the free-throw line for 17 attempts, of which they converted 10 for a conversion rate of 58.8%. From three-point range, Seton Hall made 4 of 14 attempts (28.6%). Overall, the Pirates shot 23 of 61 from the field, resulting in a 37.7% shooting percentage. They allowed DePaul to shoot 40.5% (17 of 42) and permitted 28 rebounds in total (5 offensive).
Adam Clark played a key role for the Pirates, hitting 6 of 14 shots, achieving a field goal percentage of 42.9%, along with 3 rebounds and 14 points during his 34 minutes on the court, contributing 5 assists as well.
Seton Hall’s current record stands at 14-6 so far this season. Offensively, the Pirates are shooting 42.9% from the field, ranking 302nd in Division 1. They have accumulated a total of 1,431 points this season, averaging 71.6 points per game, and they collect 37.1 rebounds per contest. Assists average 13.3 per game (245th in college), and they record about 11.0 turnovers a game. The Pirates commit 19.7 fouls each matchup while shooting 72.3% from the free-throw line.
On the defensive end, Seton Hall ranks 8th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (64.1). They force about 14.6 turnovers per game and permit opponents to shoot 39.3% from the field (21st in the nation). Opponents shoot 31.0% from beyond the arc (130 of 420), and they make 70.9% of their free throws. The Pirates allow 11.2 assists and 33.8 rebounds per game, ranking 35th and 139th respectively in those categories defensively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Pick: Support Seton Hall
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