Poor shooting leads to rocky start for Pirates

Kevin Willard’s biggest challenge this season was replacing the production left behind by his four-star seniors, and it still remains a work in progress eight games in.

The men’s basketball team has gotten off to a 5-3 start this season and begins conference play on Dec. 29. There were certainly expectations for a few players, such as Myles Powell and Michael Nzei, to rise up and perform this season, but the Pirates have seen a welcome effort from some of their less experienced players as well.

Seton Hall’s three losses came by way of Saint Louis, Louisville and Nebraska. The two games against Saint Louis and Louisville were home losses at the Prudential Center, while Nebraska was on the road.

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