Pirates Host Providence in Crucial BIG EAST Series

Friday, March 27

2 p.m.

Seton Hall University

Providence

3/26/2026 8:27:00 PM | Softball

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. – After a pairing of midweek clashes, the Seton Hall softball team (11-15, 2-7) will play host to the Providence Friars (12-11, 5-1) in a crucial three-game BIG EAST series. First pitch for Friday is set for 2 p.m.

Schedule
Friday, March 27
2 p.m. – Providence vs Seton Hall (Live Stats - Stream)
Saturday, March 28
12 p.m. – Providence vs Seton Hall (Live Stats - Stream)
Sunday, March 29
12 p.m. – Providence vs Seton Hall (Live Stats - Stream)

PREVIEWING PROVIDENCE

So far this season, Providence is 21-11 overall, 5-1 in BIG EAST play, with wins over UMBC, Akron and a series win over Creighton.
The Friars boast a trio of hitters eclipsing the .400 mark at the plate. Emily Jonte boasts the highest batting average with a .447 average in 19 games played. Sofia Peterson is hitting .419 with a team-leading tally of 20 runs scored. The most explosive of the three, however, is Cameron Dunn. Dunn is hitting .406 with both a team-leading nine home runs and 25 RBI.
In the circle, Alyssa Twomey leads the way as one of the best pitchers in the conference this season. Twomey, in 35.2 innings this season, has a 5-1 record with a 3.14 ERA and 31 strikeouts.

NEWS AND NOTES

The Pirates entered the season on the precipice of 1000 wins in program history. As of now, Seton Hall has 993 all-time wins, dating back to the 1976 season.
For the first time since 2013, the Pirates claimed a series win over the UConn Huskies.
Stepping into the leadoff spot this season, Angelina Benitez has been a key cog to the Pirates' offensive game plan. The sophomore is hitting a team-leading .388 at the plate, with the most runs scored on the team (20) and second-most RBI (16).
At first base, Sophia DeMarco has filled in perfectly since taking over the position from single-season RBI record holder Olivia Gilbert this season. So far this season, DeMarco is hitting .338 with both a team-leading four home runs and 24 RBI.
After recording two hits in her first 16 at-bats this season, Andrea Perez has been on fire at the plate. The senior shortstop has hit .404 with 16 RBI over her last 19 games.