On Wednesday evening, the Seton Hall Pirates are set to clash with the Butler Bulldogs in Newark, New Jersey. Both teams, struggling in their Big East conference games, are eager to secure a win, with Seton Hall aiming to overcome a three-game losing streak at home.
The Pirates have found themselves in a slump, boasting a 4-7 record on home turf. With an average of 69.3 points conceded per game, they have been outscored by an average of 5.8 points. Despite shooting 40% from the field across their last ten contests, Seton Hall has only managed one win, scoring an average of 66.7 points per game. A win against Butler could rekindle their waning spirits and improve their standings.
On the opposing bench, the Butler Bulldogs have not fared much better in the Big East, hosting just two wins out of their 11 conference matches. They strive to gain victory by improving their handling of turnovers, as they sit at 0-3 in games where they commit fewer turnovers than their opponents. With an average of 10.7 turnovers per game, they need to tighten their gameplay to steer clear of another defeat.
Shooting averages tell another story. The Pirates have been shooting fewer three-pointers than Butler, averaging 5.7 successful attempts per game compared to the 6.7 attempts Butler typically concedes. Additionally, the Bulldogs have been slightly better from beyond the arc, achieving 7.8 made three-pointers per game this season, although this is still lower than what Seton Hall usually allows.
Key players will be under the spotlight during this face-off. For Seton Hall, Isaiah Coleman has been a standout, averaging 15.3 points and 1.6 steals. His performances will be crucial if the Pirates are to find victory. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs will look to Jahmyl Telfort, who has been integral with his 15.9 points per game, as well as Pierre Brooks, who has been solid with an average of 14.4 points and 5.8 rebounds over the last ten games.
Analyzing the last ten games, Seton Hall, with a 1-9 record, has struggled with rebounding and defense. They average 27.1 rebounds, 11.1 assists, and 8.7 steals per game, but their opponents have been dominant, scoring an average of 78.5 points against them. Butler has fared somewhat better in this period. Despite a 2-8 record, they average 72.7 points, 31.9 rebounds, and 14 assists per game. However, their defensive metrics need attention as their opponents have scored 76.2 points on average.
It's clear that both teams need a win not only to improve their records but also to build momentum as the season progresses. As Seton Hall hosts Butler, fans can expect an intense match with both teams bringing their all to the court.