CINCINNATI (Interstat) — A surging Seton Hall squad looks to continue its push for postseason positioning when it visits a struggling Xavier team in a Big East women’s basketball matchup Wednesday night at Cintas Center. The Pirates (17-8, 8-6 Big East) enter on a two-game winning streak, most recently routing DePaul 96-74 on Saturday. That victory highlighted their offensive firepower, with Jordana Codio posting a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Ja’Kahla Craft adding a game-high 26 points. Codio, a key player for Seton Hall, is averaging 12.1 points over her last seven games, including a 20-point performance in a close loss to Creighton on Feb. 1. Her versatility will be central to the Pirates’ attack. Xavier (11-14, 3-11) seeks to halt a three-game skid, having suffered a lopsided 78-38 home loss to Villanova in its last outing. The Musketeers have struggled offensively, failing to reach 55 points in five of their last six games. Guard Meri Kanerva has been a consistent presence for Xavier, logging heavy minutes and scoring in double figures in three of the last four contests. She tallied 15 points in a road loss at Providence on Feb. 8. The recent series has favored Seton Hall, which dominated the first meeting this season, a 75-55 victory at home on Dec. 28, 2025. The Pirates have won four of their last five games overall, while the Musketeers have dropped eight of their last ten. With the conference tournament approaching, Seton Hall aims to solidify its standing, while Xavier looks to play spoiler and build momentum at home. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST.