Seton Hall Opens Season With 66-42 Win
The Pirates beat Saint Peter's in their season opener at the Prudential Center on Monday, November 2.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
Seton Hall basketball defeated Saint Peter's 66-42 on Monday in its season opener. The Pirates led the first half with a 17-0 run and held a 36-18 halftime advantage.
Why it matters
The win gives Seton Hall an early statement against a conference opponent that finished second in the Metro Conference last season. Saint Peter's was picked seventh of 13 teams in the preseason poll, making the result a notable early benchmark for both programs.
Roddie Anderson scored 15 points on 4-of-9 shooting, including 3-of-5 from three-point range, with three steals in 19 minutes. Seton Hall leads the all-time series against Saint Peter's 69-24 across 93 meetings dating to 1932.
The players
Seton Hall Pirates
The men's basketball program of Seton Hall University, a Catholic university in South Orange, New Jersey, competing in the Big East Conference.
Saint Peter's Peacocks
The men's basketball program of Saint Peter's University in Jersey City, New Jersey, which competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
The details
Seton Hall built its lead with a 17-0 first-half run, and Kareem Thomas hit a three-pointer after a sequence of passes from Trey Parker and Devin Williams. Parker also disrupted Saint Peter's Eaton and helped drive an effective full-court press.
Timeline
Monday, November 2, 2026: Seton Hall defeats Saint Peter's 66-42 in the season opener.
Thursday: Seton Hall hosts LIU at Walsh Gym, tip-off 6:30 p.m.
Season Trajectory
The opening result extends Seton Hall's dominance in a series that stretches back to 1932, with the Pirates holding a 69-24 edge across 93 meetings. Saint Peter's, picked seventh in the Metro Conference preseason poll after finishing second last season, now faces questions about whether it can close the gap.
Fantasy managers tracking Roddie Anderson should note his 15-point, three-steal opener in 19 minutes as an early role indicator. Fans planning to attend Thursday's game at Walsh Gym should expect a smaller venue, which seats about 1,300.
The takeaway
Early-season results can reveal rotation roles and conference positioning before the schedule tests either team. Watching how Seton Hall uses Trey Parker and how Saint Peter's responds will clarify both programs' outlooks.
What happens next
Seton Hall hosts LIU at Walsh Gym on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
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