Payne Named BIG EAST Player of the Week

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vs #3 UConn

Jan 13

Final

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vs Butler

Jan 17

Final

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at St. John's

Jan 20

Final

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at DePaul

Jan 24

Final

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vs Xavier

Jan 28

Final

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vs Marquette

Jan 31

12:00 p.m.

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at Villanova

Feb 4

6:30 p.m.

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at Creighton

Feb 7

6:00 p.m.

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vs Providence

Feb 11

7:30 p.m.

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at Butler

Feb 15

6:00 p.m.

12/22/2025 11:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball

NEW YORK – Senior forward Stephon Payne has been named BIG EAST Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday morning. Payne joins AJ Staton-McCray as the two Pirates to pick up the honor this season.

Payne dominated in Friday night's BIG EAST opener at Providence as the Pirates claimed a 72-67 victory. The Jacksonville, Fla. native scored 18 points and pulled down 16 rebounds, five of which came on the offensive glass. Payne became the first Pirate since Jared Rhoden in 2022 to finish a game with at least 15 points and 15 rebounds. Payne scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half as he propelled Seton Hall to a tough road win to open conference play.

Payne and the Pirates take the court again on Tuesday night for the BIG EAST home opener against Villanova. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m. on NBCSN and Peacock.