The Seton Hall Pirates pulled off a major upset on Wednesday night, taking down the No. 5 ranked UConn Huskies 75-60 in the Big East opener. The Pirates were led by Myles Powell and Quincy McKnight, who combined for 40 points. Powell had 23 points, while McKnight added 17.
The Pirates started the game strong, taking an early lead and never looking back. They held the Huskies to just 37% shooting from the field and forced 16 turnovers. The Pirates also dominated the glass, out-rebounding UConn 37-24.
The Pirates were also able to get contributions from other players, such as Romaro Gill, who had 8 points and 7 rebounds, and Sandro Mamukelashvili, who had 6 points and 8 rebounds.
The win was a major statement for the Pirates, who are now 8-3 on the season and have won four of their last five games. It was also a statement for head coach Kevin Willard, who has been with the program since 2010 and has led them to five NCAA Tournament appearances in that time.
The Pirates will look to continue their success when they take on St. John’s on Saturday. With a win, they would move to 9-3 on the season and remain in contention for an NCAA Tournament berth.
Overall, it was a great win for the Pirates and a statement to the rest of the Big East that they are a team to be reckoned with this season. With Powell and McKnight leading the way, the Pirates have the potential to make some noise in the Big East this season.
