<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/pirates-return-home-for-significant-matchup-against-marquette.html" dsn="news"><pubdate>01/14/2026</pubdate><author>Joe Morales</author><hero-image><img src="/images/messiahhunterentrance.jpg" alt="Messiah Hunter introduced in Pirates starting lineup"/></hero-image><hero-image-credit>GR Productions</hero-image-credit><category>sports</category><title>Pirates Return Home for Significant Matchup against Marquette</title><description>The Seton Hall women’s basketball team (11-5, 5-2 CONF) returns home Wednesday for a battle with the Marquette Golden Eagles (11-5, 5-2 CONF). There is plenty at stake for both programs in terms of seeding and NCAA Tournament resumes with the BIG EAST schedule now almost halfway over.</description></item>