<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/pirates-split-kickoff-to-2025-season-in-louisiana-classic.html" dsn="news"><pubdate>02/09/2025</pubdate><author>Lauren Reese</author><hero-image><img src="/images/softballprofessionalgrouppic.jpg" alt="Seton Hall Softball"/></hero-image><hero-image-credit>GR Productions</hero-image-credit><category>sports</category><title>Pirates Split Kickoff to 2025 Season in Louisiana Classic</title><description>The Seton Hall Pirates softball team officially welcomed their new season this past week, as they went down to the bayous of Louisiana to participate in the four-game Louisiana Classic tournament. The Pirates were able to split their four games, taking victory over Louisiana and Longwood, but falling to George Mason and a rematch vs Louisiana. </description></item>