In what many expected to be a down season for Seton Hall, coach Kevin Willard has his Pirates rolling at just the right time. After upsetting Marquette on Wednesday night, Seton Hall looks primed for the NCAA Tournament. Wins over Kentucky, Maryland, and Marquette have buoyed their otherwise average record. Nevertheless, ESPN’s Joe Lunardi has the Pirates in as a #11 seed, and as one of the last four byes.
Villanova on the other hand remains a lock for the NCAA Tournament. This will be there seventh straight bid to the big dance. Heading into this final regular season game in New Jersey, the Wildcats are hoping to improve their seeding.