- Matchup: Seton Hall Pirates vs Xavier Musketeers
- Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Venue: Cintas Center, Cincinnati, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Tuesday, the Xavier Musketeers (13-15) aim to seize victory against the Seton Hall Pirates (19-9) at the Cintas Center.
Recently, the Seton Hall Pirates faced off against Connecticut, suffering a narrow defeat with a final score of 71-67. In this contest, Seton Hall achieved a field goal percentage of 47.2% (25 of 53) and nailed 9 of 18 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Pirates converted 8 of 9 shots, an impressive 88.9%. On the rebounding front, they secured 25 boards, including 8 offensive rebounds. The team also tallied 13 assists while forcing 14 turnovers from their opponents and achieving 10 steals. Defensively, Seton Hall permitted Connecticut a shooting rate of 45.7% (21 of 46). Connecticut contributed 17 assists and managed 9 steals as well. Additionally, they gathered 24 rebounds, comprising 9 offensive and 15 defensive boards, but did not record any blocks. The Huskies finished the contest with a free-throw shooting percentage of 69.0%, making 20 of 29 attempts, and hit 9 out of 21 three-pointers. Seton Hall accrued 22 personal fouls while Connecticut committed 10.
A.J. Staton-McCray was a standout performer, shooting 46.2% from the floor while also dishing out 2 assists. He logged 36 minutes on the court, grabbed 3 rebounds, and finished with 20 points on 6 of 13 shooting.
Seton Hall enters this matchup with a season record of 19-9. The team averages 11.3 turnovers per game and commits 18.6 personal fouls. Overall, the Pirates pull down 36.0 rebounds per game and have racked up 363 assists this season, ranking 277th nationally in passing efficiency. From beyond the arc, Seton Hall connects at a rate of 30.3% (132 out of 435) and converts 71.5% from the free-throw line. They average 70.4 points per game (304th in Division 1) while shooting 43.6% from the field.
Defensively, the Pirates force 14.7 turnovers per game and average 17.9 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 32.0% from three-point territory and rank 9th in the nation in points allowed per game (64.5). Seton Hall’s defensive field goal percentage stands at 39.7% (583 of 1,467), and they give up an average of 33.6 rebounds per game. They rank 43rd in college basketball in assists allowed, surrendering 327 this season.
The last time the Xavier Musketeers played, they secured a win against Georgetown with a score of 91-84. In terms of rebounding, they allowed Georgetown to collect 23 total rebounds (4 offensive). From three-point range, Xavier excelled, shooting 44.4% (12 of 27), and finished with a free-throw shooting percentage of 70.0%, making 14 out of 20 attempts. Defensively, Xavier let Georgetown convert 29 of 55 attempts from the field, resulting in a 52.7% shooting rate. Overall, the Musketeers shot 29 of 57 from the field, producing a shooting percentage of 50.9%. From beyond the arc, they made 10 of 20 attempts (50.0%). At the free-throw line, they capitalized on 23 of 26 attempts for 88.5%. Georgetown committed 20 personal fouls, leading to the Musketeers getting numerous opportunities at the line. During the game, Xavier also recorded 20 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive boards for a total of 26.
Tre Carroll was a prominent player for the Musketeers in this match, scoring 22 points on 5 of 11 shooting (45.5%) and collecting 6 rebounds in his 31 minutes on the court. He also contributed 1 assist.
Xavier’s current win-loss record is 13-15 for the season. The Musketeers average 18.0 personal fouls per game and have a free-throw shooting percentage of 71.4%. They provide assistance to teammates 17.6 times a game (20th in the nation) while averaging 10.0 turnovers per game. This year, Xavier has amassed a total of 2,192 points (78.3 per game) and secures 34.9 rebounds on average.
On the defensive end, the Musketeers rank 323rd in Division 1 for points allowed per game, giving up 79.6. They force 11.3 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 47.2% from the field (329th in the nation). When it comes to three-point defense, Xavier permits 34.5% shooting (206 of 597), while the opposing teams achieve 69.1% at the charity stripe. They allow an average of 18.1 assists and 38.0 rebounds per game, ranking them 362nd and 342nd in college basketball, respectively.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Back Xavier
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