NEWARK, N.J. (Interstat) — The Seton Hall Pirates look to rebound from their first loss when they host the Butler Bulldogs in a Big East women’s basketball matchup on Thursday. The game at Prudential Center pits a Pirates squad (4-1) off to a strong start against a .500 Bulldogs team (4-4) seeking consistency. Seton Hall fell 82-78 at Princeton on Tuesday despite a 24-point performance from Savannah Catalon. Mariana Valenzuela and Jada Eads each added 13 points. The Pirates’ only blemish followed a 4-0 start that included a double-overtime win over Fordham. Butler arrives after a 80-54 road loss at Georgia on Saturday. Lily Zeinstra and Caroline Dotsey each scored 12 points in the defeat. The Bulldogs have alternated wins and losses over their past six games, showcasing a potent offense in a 92-66 win at Dayton but struggling in other road contests. This conference opener begins a challenging stretch for both teams. Seton Hall visits North Carolina State on Sunday, while Butler continues its road trip at Marquette. Thursday’s tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST.