The Marquette Golden Eagles are set to face off against the Seton Hall Pirates in a highly anticipated matchup on Saturday, January 31, 2026. With a current record of 8 wins and 14 losses, including 3 wins in the Big East Conference, the Golden Eagles will look to improve their standing against Seton Hall, which boasts an impressive 15-6 overall record and a 5-5 mark within the conference.
The game will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, starting at 11 a.m. Central Time. Fans will have multiple options to catch the action, with the game being streamed on Peacock featuring commentators John Fanta and Jordan Cornette. For those preferring radio broadcasts, 94.5 FM/ESPN Milwaukee will provide coverage, which is also accessible online via The Varsity Network.
According to DraftKings, Marquette is listed with a +7.5 point spread, while KenPom.com predicts a challenging outing for the Golden Eagles, giving Seton Hall a hefty 82% chance of winning, with an expected final score of 74-64. The game has been rated a Thrill Score of 37.9, indicating it ranks as the 47th most exciting game among 139 Division 1 matchups occurring that day.
Marquette’s probable starting lineup looks strong, featuring key players such as Nigel James, who averages 15.4 points, along with Chase Ross, who leads the Big East with 2.4 steals per game and contributes 15.5 points and 4.3 rebounds. Additionally, Royce Parham and Ben Gold will play crucial roles as they strive for victory.
However, the team is contending with injury concerns as redshirt junior guard Sean Jones has been sidelined for the past eight games due to a foot injury. Although he was seen without a walking boot at a recent home game, he remains unavailable as of their latest matchup against Creighton.
On the opposing side, Seton Hall will counter with a lineup that includes Budd Clark, who averages 10.9 points and 4.6 assists, along with AJ Staton-McCray, contributing 11.7 points per game. The Pirates are expected to leverage their home-court advantage, aiming to secure a victory against the visiting Golden Eagles.
As fans gear up for what promises to be an exhilarating matchup, the anticipation is palpable for Marquette to deliver an impressive performance and potentially upset their conference rival.