Pirates Visit Villanova On Sunday Afternoon

VILLANOVA, Pa. - The Seton Hall women's basketball team (14-13, 6-10 BIG EAST) returns to action on Sunday afternoon with a league tilt at Villanova (16-10, 7-8 BIG EAST). Tip-off from the FInneran Pavilion is set for 1 p.m. on the BIG EAST Digital Network, FOX Sports App and WSOU, 89.5 FM.

Both squads are looking to bounce back from Friday setbacks, with the Pirates falling at Georgetown and Villanova dropping a home decision to St. John's. The Wildcats took the first leg of the regular season series with a four-point win at Walsh Gym back on Jan. 25.

SETON HALL TIP-INS

Sunday continues a three-game road swing for the Pirates to close out the regular season
The Pirates are looking to get back on track after dropping a low-scoring affair at Georgetown on Friday
Shadeen Samuels leads the BIG EAST in scoring with 18.0 points per game in all contests and 19.5 per game during league play
Desiree Elmore has picked up her offensive production considerably in recent games and is averaging 19.2 points per game over her last five outings
Joining Elmore and Samuels in averaging double-figures are Nicole Jimenez (12.7 ppg) and Inja Butina (12.0 ppg)
The Pirates continue to rank among the national leaders in assists per game, 3-pointers per game, steals per game and turnover margin

All-Time vs. the Wildcats: 22-42, Villanova
Last Meeting: VU 70, SHU 66 - Jan. 25, 2019

LAST MEETING CAPSULE

The Hall fell to Villanova back on Jan. 25, coughing up a late lead after controlling the game through the majority of three quarters
The Pirates led by a score of 51-45 after three quarters, but VU ripped off a 25-point fourth quarter to come back in a 70-66 win
Shadeen Samuels led the Pirates with a huge 27-point, 16-rebound double-double in the setback and Inja Butina added 22 points and a career-high eight rebounds
Desiree Elmore was the third Pirate in double-figures with 10 points and added seven rebounds
Seton Hall's last win over Villanova came on Feb. 14, 2016 and the last win on the road in the series was in the 2014-15 campaign

SCOUTING THE WILDCATS

Villanova hosts The Hall with a 16-10 overall record and a 7-8 mark in BIG EAST play
Mary Gedaka leads VU with 14.4 points per game and is among the national leaders with a 66.9 field goal percentage
Also in double-figures for the Wildcats are Kelly Jekot (14.2 ppg) and Adrianna Hahn (12.2 ppg)
Villanova is among the best in the NCAA in made 3-pointers per game (9.7) and fewest turnovers (11.4)

WHAT"S NEXT
The Pirates close the regular season on Sunday, March 3 with a rivalry tilt at St. John's.