Providence Aims to Extend Seton Hall's Skid

Friars look to build on recent home wins as they visit struggling Pirates

Feb. 11, 2026 at 1:47am

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Providence is looking to build on its recent home wins over Butler and DePaul as it heads to Newark, N.J. to take on struggling Seton Hall on Wednesday. The Friars have had a tough Big East season, but are hoping the return of star scorer Jason Edwards from injury can help them pull off an upset against the slumping Pirates, who have lost six of their last eight games.

Why it matters

This Big East matchup is important for both teams as they try to improve their postseason positioning. Providence is hoping to make a late push for an NCAA Tournament at-large bid, while Seton Hall is looking to get back on track after a tough stretch of losses that has damaged its tournament hopes.

The details

Providence is coming off back-to-back home wins over Butler and DePaul, with the return of leading scorer Jason Edwards from a plantar fasciitis injury providing a big boost. Edwards scored 25 points in 24 minutes against DePaul. Seton Hall, meanwhile, has dropped six of its last eight games, including a tough loss at Creighton last week where the Pirates blew a late lead. The Pirates have struggled with their 3-point shooting during this skid, while their typically stout defense has been exploited from beyond the arc.

  • Providence and Seton Hall previously met on December 19, with the Pirates winning 72-67 at Providence.
  • The teams will face off again on Wednesday, February 12, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey.

The players

Jason Edwards

Providence's leading scorer, who returned from a plantar fasciitis injury to score 25 points in the Friars' last game.

Adam 'Budd' Clark

Seton Hall's leading scorer, averaging 11.9 points per game as one of seven Pirates players scoring at least 6.3 points per contest.

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What they’re saying

“It was eating me alive watching them play and I wasn't there. I wanted to be out there, I wanted to help the guys, I wanted to help Coach Kim. It was a tough time, but I put in a lot of work to get back healthy in terms of my recovery.”

— Jason Edwards

“Is this disappointing? Yes. Does this mean our season is over? No. We're going to battle. Does this hurt? Yes, it's supposed to hurt.”

— Corey Lowery, Seton Hall Assistant Coach

What’s next

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The takeaway

This game is a crucial one for both teams as they try to improve their postseason positioning in the Big East. Providence is hoping the return of Jason Edwards can help them pull off an upset against a struggling Seton Hall squad that has lost six of its last eight games.