08/29/2024Jack PineTim Ströbeck passing the ball to a teammateSHUPirates.comsportsRecap: No. 25 Pirates Secure Home Opener with Late Penalty KickIn a nail-biting finish to their home opener on August 29, the No. 25 Seton Hall Pirates (2-0-0) defeated UAlbany (1-2-0) with a dramatic 2-1 win, thanks to a crucial penalty kick in the dying minutes of the match. The victory marks a triumphant return to the rankings for the Pirates, who came into Thursday’s match ranked number 25 in the nation.