<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/pirates-drop-second-game-of-series-against-uconn-despite-late-comeback-attempt.html" dsn="news"><pubdate>03/16/2026</pubdate><author>Tyler Seabrease</author><hero-image><img src="/images/lorealeblakegrounder.jpg" alt="Loreale Blake fields ground ball for Seton Hall Pirates"/></hero-image><hero-image-credit>GR Productions</hero-image-credit><category>sports</category><title>Pirates Drop Second Game of Series against UConn Despite Late Comeback Attempt</title><description>The UConn Huskies (8-17, 3-2) held off a late push from the Seton Hall Pirates (9-11, 1-4) to secure an 8–6 victory, using a strong start to earn the win.</description></item>