<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/pirates-fend-off-scarlet-knights-15-8.html" dsn="news"><pubdate>04/16/2025</pubdate><author>Darren Worrell</author><hero-image><img src="/images/softballvsrutgers.jpg" alt="Softball vs Rutgers"/></hero-image><hero-image-credit>Tom Gilbert</hero-image-credit><category>sports</category><title>Pirates Fend Off Scarlet Knights, 15-8</title><description>PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Seton Hall softball (27-18, 10-8) wrapped up their non-conference slate with a thrilling 15-8 victory over Rutgers (17-28, 1-12), completing the season sweep. The Pirates didn’t have the easiest start, falling behind by five early, but they battled back in a big way to claim the win. </description></item>