Georgetown Hoyas Face Seton Hall Pirates in Big East Matchup

Hoyas look to upset Pirates' NCAA Tournament hopes on the road

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Georgetown Hoyas (13-13, 5-10) travel to Newark, New Jersey to take on the Seton Hall Pirates (18-9, 8-8) in a Big East conference matchup. Seton Hall is fighting for an NCAA Tournament bid and is currently viewed as a bubble team, while Georgetown continues to show offensive growth despite defensive struggles. The Pirates have a strong defense, ranking 12th in adjusted defensive efficiency, and will look to force turnovers against the Hoyas. This will be the 124th meeting between the two programs, with Georgetown holding a narrow 63-60 series lead.

Why it matters

This game is crucial for Seton Hall's NCAA Tournament hopes, as they are currently listed as one of the 'next four' teams out in recent projections. A win over Georgetown would be a valuable resume-building victory for the Pirates. For the Hoyas, a road win against a top Big East opponent would mark a significant step forward for Ed Cooley's program as they continue their rebuilding efforts.

The details

Seton Hall is led by head coach Shaheen Holloway and features a defensive-minded approach, ranking 12th in the country in adjusted defensive efficiency. The Pirates recently held Butler to just 30.2% shooting from the field. Offensively, Adam 'Budd' Clark paces Seton Hall with 12.7 points and 4.8 assists per game. Georgetown, meanwhile, has shown offensive growth, shooting 56.7% from the field and scoring 89 points in their last game against Butler. KJ Lewis (15.5 ppg) and Malik Mack (14.0 ppg) will need to value the basketball against Seton Hall's turnover-forcing defense.

  • The game will be played on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET.
  • The last meeting between these two teams was last month, when Seton Hall defeated Georgetown 76-67 at Capital One Arena.

The players

Shaheen Holloway

The head coach of the Seton Hall Pirates, known for building a defensive-minded team that ranks 12th in the country in adjusted defensive efficiency.

Adam 'Budd' Clark

The leading scorer for the Seton Hall Pirates, averaging 12.7 points and 4.8 assists per game.

KJ Lewis

A key player for the Georgetown Hoyas, averaging 15.5 points per game.

Malik Mack

Another important scorer for the Georgetown Hoyas, averaging 14.0 points per game.

Ed Cooley

The head coach of the Georgetown Hoyas, leading the team's rebuilding efforts.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

This game represents an important opportunity for both teams - Seton Hall to bolster its NCAA Tournament resume, and Georgetown to secure a signature road win as part of its rebuilding process. The contrasting styles of play, with Seton Hall's stifling defense against Georgetown's improved offense, should make for an intriguing Big East clash.