Simpkins Leads Seton Hall Against Marquette After 27-Point Outing

Seton Hall looks to build on recent win over Xavier as they face off against Marquette for the first time this season.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 6:31am

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Seton Hall will host the Marquette Golden Eagles in a matchup between the two teams, with Seton Hall coming off a strong 86-68 win over the Xavier Musketeers in which TJ Simpkins scored 27 points. This will be the first meeting of the season between Seton Hall and Marquette.

Why it matters

Seton Hall is looking to build momentum after their impressive victory over Xavier, while Marquette will be aiming to bounce back and establish themselves as a contender in the Big East conference.

The details

In the win over Xavier, TJ Simpkins led the way for Seton Hall with 27 points. The Pirates will look to Simpkins again as they take on a Marquette team that they have had a 5-5 record against in recent seasons.

  • Seton Hall defeated Xavier 86-68 on January 27, 2026.
  • Seton Hall and Marquette will face off on January 30, 2026.

The players

TJ Simpkins

A key player for Seton Hall who scored 27 points in their recent win over Xavier.

Marquette Golden Eagles

The opponent for Seton Hall, looking to bounce back after Seton Hall's strong performance against Xavier.

Xavier Musketeers

The team that Seton Hall defeated 86-68, with TJ Simpkins scoring 27 points.

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The takeaway

This matchup between Seton Hall and Marquette will be an important early-season conference game, with both teams looking to establish themselves as contenders in the Big East. Seton Hall will aim to build on their recent success, while Marquette will be seeking to rebound and prove their own credentials.