November 19, 2009
With a fresh 2-0 start, The Seton Hall Pirates look to pursue a winning streak against non-conference schools. The Pirates will travel to Ithaca, NY to play defending Ivy League champion Cornell Big Red at the Newman Arena this Friday. This will be the third meeting all-time for both schools.
Cornell, also 2-0, had two road victories against Alabama and Massachusetts. They will be tested against a Big East school who is currently on a 10-game winning streak against Ivy League schools.
Seton Hall in their previous game defeated Monmouth on the road 87-72. Pirate guard Jeremy Hazell led the way with a game-high 26 points while center Herb Pope had a double-double with 15 points and 17 rebounds.
Cornell this season has a senior dominated squad with five returning starters. The Big Red is led by forward Ryan Wittman. Wittman in the season opener against Alabama scored 23 points with three assists in the team's 71-67 effort.
Seton Hall last played Cornell in 1992 at the old Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford. The Pirates dominated the game with a 75-59 blowout.
Friday's game will start in the evening at 7. It will be a televised game, airing on SNY. Fans can also catch the live game on radio----WABC 770 AM and WSOU 89.5 FM.
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