1. Retired Numbers and NCAA Finals Banners
The Prudential Center is home to banners honoring the Pirates greatest players including Frank Saul, Richie Regan, and Terry Dehere, as well as the school’s 1989 NCAA Finals appearance. Check these out to remember all of the best moments in Pirates history.
2. Seton Hall-St. John’s Rivalry
The Pirates have an intense rivalry with nearby St. John’s. The two schools are both members of the “Catholic 7” and founding members of the Big East, so the two have met many times over the years. There are always lots of bragging rights on the line when Seton Hall and St. John’s meet, so don’t miss your chance to see these two square off.
3. Student Section
With the Pirates recent uptick in fortunes, the student section at Seton Hall games is becoming lively again. Seton Hall students come out in large numbers to support their team, and you’ll see plenty of passion, as well as body painting, on display at a Pirates basketball game.
4. The Pirate
The Pirate is a favorite among fans of all ages and is known for his wild antics. You never know what kind of shenanigans The Pirate will get into next, so keep your eyes peeled for him at the game.
5. Cheer Team
The Seton Hall cheer team pumps up the crowd with their routines and is a big part of the Pirates game day experience. The cheerleaders provide a lot of pageantry at Seton Hall games, so don’t miss their routines during your trip.
6. Seton Hall-Rutgers Rivalry
Seton Hall have a fierce in-state basketball rivalry with nearby Rutgers. The Pirates and Scarlet Knights were both members of members of the Big East Conference for years and there is no love lost between these two New Jersey based schools. Don’t miss it when Rutgers comes to town if you want to see The Rock at its wildest.
7. Championship Plaza
Championship Plaza opened to celebrate the Devils 30th anniversary and is an excellent place to gather before the game. The plaza features a 22 ft tall hockey player statue, so make sure to check it out during your visit to the Prudential Center.
8. High School Hockey Display
The high school hockey display in the Prudential Center’s lobby does an excellent job of showing off New Jersey’s high school hockey pedigree. You can see jerseys of schools from all around the state, so take a minute to take them all in.
9. Goal Bar
The Goal Bar, on Suite Level One, is a great place to grab a drink and enjoy the game. Unlike a lot of on-campus arenas, you can get beer and other alcoholic beverages at The Rock, so take full advantage of this.
