SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. - Seton Hall has announced the starting times for its men's basketball games for the 2008-09 season, it was announced Thursday. The Pirates' slate features 18 BIG EAST Conference games, three at the 2008 O’Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off and 16 home games at Prudential Center.

Seton Hall’s home schedule features five games in the afternoon and 11 in the evening.

Previously listed as a “TBD” on the schedule, Seton Hall has identified California Baptist as their opponent on Dec. 9.  That game will be held at Prudential Center with the tip scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Seton Hall will open the 2008-09 regular season on Friday, November 14 vs. St. Francis (N.Y.).  Game time is scheduled for 8:00 p.m.  Ticket information for the upcoming season is available by calling the Seton Hall Athletics Ticket Office at (973) 275-HALL.