The phrase “It’s always darkest before the dawn” may just be true for the Seton Hall women’s soccer team. The Pirates finished the season 5-11-1, but improved 77 spots in the NCAA’s RPI rankings. The season, while full of losses, was a step forward for head coach Rick Stainton and his players.
Seton Hall began its season with eight games against local, out of conference teams. The Pirates played every team close, with every match being decided by one goal, and four of the eight going into overtime. The Hall would escape the non-conference schedule with a 4-3-1 record, already surpassing its win total from all of last season.