NCAAB · Final

Seton Hall Defeats Xavier in Close Contest

Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Cintas Center

Seton Hall Pirates 77, Xavier Musketeers 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Seton Hall Pirates vs Xavier Musketeers?

Seton Hall Pirates beat Xavier Musketeers 77-68 at Cintas Center on March 3, 2026.

Who was favored in Seton Hall Pirates vs Xavier Musketeers?

Seton Hall Pirates were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -125 (about 56% implied). The favorite won.

In a closely contested game at the Cintas Center, the Seton Hall Pirates triumphed over the Xavier Musketeers with a final score of 77-68. This victory is significant as it adds to Seton Hall's strong season, improving their record to 21-10, while Xavier falls to 14-17. The Pirates have now won two out of three meetings against the Musketeers this season, showcasing their dominance in this rivalry.

Seton Hall entered the game with a mixed record of 5-5 over their last ten games, but they had shown resilience in their previous outings. Their average scoring during this stretch was 66.8 points per game, while allowing 66.3. In their last five games, they averaged 65.0 points scored and 64.6 points allowed, indicating a strong defensive effort. However, they were coming off a loss to UConn, which may have added pressure to perform in this matchup.

On the other hand, Xavier's recent form has been less favorable, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games. They have averaged 79.6 points scored but allowed a troubling 85.7 points per game during this stretch. Their last five games showed a slight improvement, with an average of 87.0 points scored and 87.6 points allowed, but they still struggled defensively. The Musketeers had recently secured a win against Georgetown, but their overall inconsistency has been a concern.

Historically, Seton Hall has performed well against Xavier, leading the head-to-head record 2-1 in their recent meetings. The teams faced off earlier in the season on January 29, 2026, where Seton Hall dominated with an 86-68 victory. In their previous encounter on February 23, 2025, Xavier managed to edge out Seton Hall with a 73-66 win, but the Pirates have generally had the upper hand in recent matchups.

The game was played under typical basketball conditions, with both teams looking to capitalize on their strengths. Seton Hall's ability to control the pace and execute their game plan was evident, especially in the second half, where they built a significant lead. The betting market, as set by DraftKings, favored Seton Hall with a spread of -1.5, indicating expectations of a close contest. The total was set at 144.5, reflecting the anticipated offensive capabilities of both teams.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but any absence of key players could have impacted the performance of either team. The Musketeers have struggled at home, with a home record of 3-2 in their last five games, while Seton Hall had a more favorable away record of 1-4 in their last five away games.

As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a series of scoring plays that highlighted Seton Hall's offensive execution. Elijah Fisher's contributions from the free-throw line were crucial in maintaining their lead, while Adam Clark's driving layup helped to solidify their advantage late in the game. The Pirates' ability to convert free throws and capitalize on layups proved decisive in the final moments.

Overall, the game showcased Seton Hall's ability to perform under pressure and their strategic execution against a struggling Xavier team. The victory not only boosts their confidence heading into the final stretch of the season but also emphasizes their competitive edge in this rivalry.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HALL -1.5	144.5 o -110 / u -110	Seton Hall Pirates -125 · Xavier Musketeers +105

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Leaders

PointsFilip Borovicanin15Xavier Musketeers
AssistsFilip Borovicanin7Xavier Musketeers
ReboundsFilip Borovicanin7Xavier Musketeers
PointsAdam Clark16Seton Hall Pirates
AssistsMike Williams5Seton Hall Pirates
ReboundsJacob Dar8Seton Hall Pirates

Recent form

Xavier Musketeers

Last 10: 3-7Streak W179.6 scored · 85.7 allowed per game3-2 at home

W91-84vs Georgetown HoyasFeb 28
L84-94at Providence FriarsFeb 26
L75-80at Butler BulldogsFeb 21
L89-92vs Villanova WildcatsFeb 17
W96-88vs Marquette Golden EaglesFeb 14
L82-87at St. John's Red StormFeb 9
L60-92at UConn HuskiesFeb 4
W68-66vs DePaul Blue DemonsJan 31
L68-86at Seton Hall PiratesJan 29
L83-88vs St. John's Red StormJan 24

Seton Hall Pirates

Last 10: 5-5Streak L166.8 scored · 66.3 allowed per game1-4 away

L67-71at UConn HuskiesFeb 28
W51-47vs Georgetown HoyasFeb 21
L57-69vs DePaul Blue DemonsFeb 19
W63-56at Butler BulldogsFeb 15
W87-80vs Providence FriarsFeb 12
L68-69at Creighton BluejaysFeb 7
L60-72at Villanova WildcatsFeb 4
W69-64vs Marquette Golden EaglesJan 31
W86-68vs Xavier MusketeersJan 29
L60-67at DePaul Blue DemonsJan 24

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
St. John's	30-7	-	18-2
UConn	34-6	1	17-3
Villanova	24-9	3	15-5
Seton Hall	21-12	8	10-10
Creighton	16-18	9	9-11
DePaul	16-16	10	8-12
Butler	16-16	11	7-13
Providence	15-18	11	7-13
Marquette	12-20	11	7-13
Georgetown	16-18	12	6-14
Xavier	15-18	12	6-14

Box score

Stat	Seton Hall Pirates	Xavier Musketeers
Field goals	29-62	25-59
Field goal %	47	42
Three-pointers	6-21	9-22
Three-point %	29	41
Free throws	13-14	9-13
Free throw %	93	69
Rebounds	37	30
Offensive rebounds	14	12
Defensive rebounds	23	18
Assists	19	20
Steals	7	5
Blocks	2	7
Turnovers	8	11
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	10
Fast-break points	12	16
Points in the paint	38	30
Fouls	16	15
Largest lead	11	4
Lead changes	10	10
Time in front	67	25

How the scoring went

2nd Half35-34Jovan Milicevic makes 4-foot jumper
2nd Half37-34Elijah Fisher makes layup (Mike Williams assists)
2nd Half37-36Isaiah Walker makes 0-foot dunk
2nd Half37-39All Wright makes 26-foot three point jumper (Filip Borovicanin assists)
2nd Half40-39AJ Staton-McCray makes 22-foot three point jumper
2nd Half40-41Filip Borovicanin makes layup
2nd Half40-42Filip Borovicanin makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half42-42Stephon Payne makes layup
2nd Half42-44Jovan Milicevic makes 11-foot floating jump shot (Roddie Anderson III assists)
2nd Half44-44Stephon Payne makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half44-47Malik Messina-Moore makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jovan Milicevic assists)
2nd Half47-47AJ Staton-McCray makes 22-foot three point jumper (Adam Clark assists)
2nd Half47-49Isaiah Walker makes layup (Roddie Anderson III assists)
2nd Half50-49AJ Staton-McCray makes 25-foot three point jumper (Elijah Fisher assists)
2nd Half52-49Adam Clark makes driving layup (Elijah Fisher assists)
2nd Half52-52All Wright makes 23-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Walker assists)
2nd Half53-52Adam Clark makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-52Adam Clark makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-54Jovan Milicevic makes driving layup
2nd Half54-55Jovan Milicevic makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half54-58Pape N'Diaye makes 23-foot three point jumper (Filip Borovicanin assists)
2nd Half56-58Najai Hines makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half56-60Malik Messina-Moore makes driving layup (Filip Borovicanin assists)
2nd Half58-60Jacob Dar makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half60-60Jacob Dar makes layup
2nd Half63-60AJ Staton-McCray makes 24-foot three point jumper (Najai Hines assists)
2nd Half65-60Mike Williams makes driving layup (AJ Staton-McCray assists)
2nd Half65-62Malik Messina-Moore makes 18-foot turnaround jump shot (Isaiah Walker assists)
2nd Half67-62Tajuan Simpkins makes driving layup (AJ Staton-McCray assists)
2nd Half67-64Malik Messina-Moore makes driving layup
2nd Half69-64Adam Clark makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half71-64Tajuan Simpkins makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half72-64Elijah Fisher makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-64Elijah Fisher makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-64Adam Clark makes driving layup
2nd Half75-65All Wright makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-66All Wright makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-66Tajuan Simpkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half77-66Tajuan Simpkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half77-68Filip Borovicanin makes driving layup (Malik Messina-Moore assists)