As the No. 3 seed in the Big East Tournament, Seton Hall had already exceed their Preseason Coaches’ Poll expectations of being the No. 6 seed. They were also coming into Saturday night’s game against Creighton off a five-game winning at the Mohegan Sun Arena.
The Pirates started the game well to maintain a lead throughout the first two quarters, but a second half defensive collapse saw the Bluejays jump in front. Eventually, Creighton answered every shot Seton Hall made to reclaim their lead, and they were defeated in the second round of the Big East Tournament 83-76.