Seton Hall to Host Saint Peter's Monday Night
The Pirates face the Peacocks in a season opener taking place in Newark on Monday.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Basketball
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Seton Hall hosts Saint Peter's for a basketball season opener this Monday night in Newark. The matchup follows a significant roster overhaul for the Pirates.
Why it matters
This game serves as a critical test for a largely reconstructed Seton Hall squad. The teams seek to establish momentum early in their respective conference campaigns.
Seton Hall added 13 new players to its roster this season. Last year, the Pirates defeated the Peacocks 77-50, with Del Jones averaging 17.2 points per game for his former team.
The players
Del Jones
He joins the roster after averaging 17.2 points per game during the previous season.
Simeon Wilcher
The returning player averaged 5.6 points per game for Seton Hall last season.
Terry Copeland
He arrives at the program as the reigning NJCAA Division I Men's Player of the Year.
Bryce Eaton
He is a key offensive piece for Saint Peter's who averaged 11.1 points per game last season.
The details
Seton Hall aggressively utilized the transfer portal to acquire 13 new players after losing contributors like Najai Hines and Budd Clark. Meanwhile, Saint Peter's enters the game looking to build on a 17-12 record from last season while retaining five players from that core.
Timeline
Monday night marks the season opener for both programs.
Season Trajectory
This game sets the tone for both programs as they look to improve upon their respective preseason conference rankings. Integrating 13 new players will define Seton Hall's potential to climb from ninth in the Big East.
With 13 newcomers on the roster, the primary implication is the stability of Seton Hall's starting rotation and offensive production. Fans should monitor how quickly new additions like Terry Copeland integrate into the team's system compared to returning players like Simeon Wilcher.
The takeaway
Building chemistry is the most immediate challenge for a team that overhauled nearly its entire roster. Success in this opener will likely depend on how quickly new arrivals adapt to their new environment.
Further reading
For more on the upcoming college schedule, visit Newark Basketball.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Deadspin.
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