Its getting close, staying close, staying close and at halftime, it's tied. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. Keydren Clark echoed those sentiments in a separate interview with Fox News Digital. Mike Krzyzewski later told Holloway that he is the first player to ever visit the school twice and not commit to the program. The Peacocks strutted into the field despite losing the MAAC regular season by three games to Rick Pitino's Iona Gaels, after winning three games in four days in the MAAC Tournament to clinch the league's automatic NCAA Tournament bid. March Madness history made as Saint Peter's upsets Purdue, becoming first No. David K. Li is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. Congrats @PeacocksMBB #StrutUp #StayDown #JerseyStrong #EliteEight, Peacocks!!!! Saint Peters has two seniors, six juniors, two sophomores and five freshman on the team. St. Peter's forward KC Ndefo said the team huddled and reminded themselves what a remarkable journey they had experienced. There arent many better all-around defensive players in the country than Ndefo. 7 seed Murray State in the second round. section: | slug: who-is-saint-peters-meet-the-peacocks-the-march-madness-cinderella-team-in-the-ncaa-tournament-elite-eight | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | Florida Atlantics Storybook Season Ends In Heartbreaking Fashion, Lamont Butler calls game, sends SDSU to national final. He played from 2002-2006 but never got a chance to play in the tournament. The Peacocks also ended a state drought, becoming the first team from New Jersey to reach the Elite Eight since Seton Hall in 1991. All the pressure is on the powerhouses to knock us off so as long as they go there and play free and compete, which I know well do. The key difference in the game was turnovers -- Purdue had 15 giveaways compared to Saint Peter's eight. St. Peters will face No. "Words can't describe and explain how happy I am for this group.". The questions going into each N.C.A.A. The Peacocks hae now won eight straight dating back to mid-February and will face either Murray State or San Francisco in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. Doug Edert and the St. Peter's Peacocks have become the Cinderella team of the NCAA Tournament. "There was definitely emotions in the locker room of sadness.". Saint Peter's Men's Basketball (@PeacocksMBB) April 12, 2022. 6 of 16. He would then go on to beat that with 27 against Kentucky. All Rights Reserved. After falling to MAAC regular-season champion Iona twice on the season, the Gaels lost in a stunner to Rider in the league's conference tourney, which opened the door for the Peacocks to dance through. Saint Peters crushed by UNC as magical March Madness run ends By Zach Braziller March 27, 2022 7:11pm Updated PHILADELPHIA It quickly became apparent Just to arrive at Sunday night's game, the Peacocks had to score improbable victories over several heavy favorites eight-time champion Kentucky, Purdue and its dominant 7-foot-4 center, Zach Edey, and Murray State, the alma mater of NBA superstar Ja Morant. He chose Saint Peters over the likes of Saint Bonaventure, UMass, Dayton, Seton Hall and Texas Tech. It allows us to create opportunities for ourselves. The Boilermakers defeated Yale and Texas on the first weekend of March Madness. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Update: Kansas beat UNC to win the NCAA Championship. In 1990, Loyola advanced to the Elite Eight. The last Peacock to suit up in the league was Rich Rinaldi, who played in seven games for the 1973-74 Captial Bullets. Hes won three consecutive MAAC Defensive Player of the Year awards. Theres people I havent spoke with, or text or communicated with in 15 years and all of sudden Saint Peters is winning now and its just reconnected us. Who wouldve ever thought they wouldve beaten Kentucky? Holloway has made history his whole life. The Blue Devils are coached by the retiring Mike Krzyzewski, who has more wins than anyone else in college hoops history. North Carolina and in-state rival Duke will play in one national semifinal game Saturday while Kansas and Villanova are set to meet in the other. One of the seven other schools in the Elite Eight, Duke, gave him an offer. The Peacocks lost that game 85-71. 12 seeds winning, No. Completely shutting down stars like Oscar Tshiebwe and Zach Edey over the past week, he had recruiters all over the country scratching their heads. This team is a true title contender. Defensively, three-time MAAC Defensive Player of the Year KC Ndefo is the star. "Tough way to go out," downcast St. Peter's Coach Shaheen Holloway told reporters after the game. Before the Peacocks, a No. The Peacocks are the first 15-seed to make the Elite Eight, and they tied the largest upset in Sweet 16 history (+13), per ESPN Stats & Information research. So for them to actually do it and go out there and slay the University of Kentucky it was like yeah, they did that.". This total matched his season-high against St. Johns. Saint Peter's defeated Monmouth to be crowned champions of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and punched their ticket to the big dance. You can argue that there arent many offensive players better than him. The overachieving Peacocks were no match for six-time national champs North Carolina. Nestled away in Jersey City, N.J., sat 2,134 undergraduate students, some we may call modern-day prophets. The Saint Peters faithful predicted that their Peacocks would not only win a first-round game but win the whole tournament. He then followed that up with 17 points, 10 boards and six blocks vs. Murray State in the second round and was a key defender against Purdue before fouling out. Peacock players have also been able to cash in on their new-found fame with guard Doug Edert recently signing a Name Image and Likeness (NIL) deal with Buffalo Wild Wings as well as a line of clothing with Barstool. The Peacocks entered the 2022 NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament as the No. Just so many emotions, goosebumps, everything going on," he told Fox News Digital. 2022-23 Am. It ran into a buzz saw Sunday, a blue-blood program with blue-blood talent that has not resembled an eight-seed for quite some time. He sits 20th in offensive rating, 33rd in free throw rating and 79th in 3-point percentage. Armando Bacot came right down for the Tar Heels and used a thunderous, two-handed jam to show Saint Peter's how it's done. KC Ndefo #11 of the St. Peter's Peacocks celebrates with teammates after defeating the Murray State Racers 70-60 in the second round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana. After an impressive international career, the two found their way to Jersey City. 15 seed and lost to No. The only Peacock to make MAAC All-Freshman team, he has made at least two baskets per game in the NCAA tournament, averaging 13.3 minutes per contest. Purdue (29-7) is seeded No. Words can't describe what we did out there; just to be happy for each other.". KC Ndefo with the WILD chase down block for @PeacocksMBB #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/Kc976Wgnt3. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. East Standings. St. Peters will face No. Even the most die-hard college basketball fans don't know too much about the Peacocks, who are the first No. It was 9-0 out of the gate, the Peacocks largest deficit of the tournament, and 38-19 at the break. Saint Peter's is located in Jersey City, New Jersey, just minutes outside of New York City. (Before March Madness started, South Point was offering 2,000-1 odds on St. Peters to win the championshipmeaning a $500 bet wouldve returned $1 million.) Hassan only had one college offer as Fousseyni had five, but it seemed like they always wanted to play together, and oh boy was that a great decision. Holmes was on the 94-95 team coached by Ted Fiore. They fought the entire time. A match between Umana Venezia and Fabi Shoes Montegranaro at Palaverde on October 30, 2011, in Treviso, Italy. Top seeds Baylor, Gonzaga and Arizona all went down to defeat before Sunday. Saint Peter's is the only team to win multiple games as a double-digit underdog in an NCAA tournament since the tournament expanded in 1985 (+18.5 vs Kentucky, +13 vs Purdue), per ESPN Stats & Information. Line: Wright State by 1.5. 15-seeded squad was the real deal. "We have a good team," said Holloway. A good majority of the other players are prep school guys from Africa. Meet the players who make up this years March Madness Cinderella Saint Peters team, Introducing the Mid-Major Madness Coaching Contract Database, As many contracts and salaries that we could findso far, OFFSEASON CONTENT GENERATOR: Fond memories of early 2000s PBS cartoons, The 32-team postseason tournament will begin in 2024, Where are the mid-major stars now? Its amazing what hes done and what the team has done. 1 of 9 | . Coach Shaheen Holloway's squad knocked off the 3-seed Boilermakers behind 14 points from Daryl Banks III. Watch the final 2:30 of No. 7 Murray State Racers face off against the No. #MarchMadness @PeacocksMBB pic.twitter.com/rgMhhquYkB, We see you @PeacocksMBB! Odds and lines subject to change. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. (Arturo Presotto - Iguana Press/Getty Images). "I like their chances because were very good defensively," he said. This year marks just the fourth time Saint Peter's has been in the NCAA Tournament field, and its win over Kentucky in the first round marked the program's first victory in March Madness. 15 seed Saint Peter's stunned No. 15 seed in the NCAA DI men's basketball tournament and can rightfully claim a spot atop the all-time unlikely list. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images). / CBS/AP. Leading scorer Daryl Banks III finished 1-of-7 shooting for six points. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Bryant 75, Wright State The Saint Peter's Peacocks' Cinderella run in the 2022 NCAA tournament continued Friday, as they defeated the Purdue Boilermakers to advance to their first-ever Elite Eight. After St. Peters historic win over Purdue, Holloway said on CBS: Ive got a bunch of guys who just play basketball and have fun. The improbable run through the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament has ended for St. Peter's, as the Peacocks fell to the UNC Tar Heels 69-49 Sunday night. 24. North Carolina punched its ticket to Published March 14, 2022 Updated March 17, 2022. Saint Peter's University, a small Jesuit school just outside New York City in New Jersey, continued to stun the sports world Friday with a 67-64 win over Purdue University. Eleventh-seeded teams have fared well in the past. Coach has great game plans and hes demonstrated that versus Kentucky. No one has done it., The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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Gambling Problem? Purdue was a No. Take a lot of pictures because who knows when theyre going to get back to this level of play this far in the tournament. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. But between one-and-done talent TyTy Washington and sharpshooter Kellan Grady, the two combined for 13 points on 3-of-19 shooting, one of their worst shooting showings all season between the two after a stellar regular season. Something clicked around the MAAC tournament for this young fella. 2 Ohio State. March Madness history made as Saint Peter's upsets Purdue, becoming first No. 15 seed St. Peter's, Big 12 prefers to add one more; Arizona likely favorite, Colorado votes to move back to Big 12 in 2024-25, What changes will be coming to recruiting calendar, James suffers cardiac arrest after USC practice, Athletes offer support to Bronny James after collapse, Kansas, UNC start home-and-home series in 2024. Last year's tournament brought in $850 million in television rights alone. With 1:21 left, Holloway emptied his bench. Point-blank, period. 10:32 pm ET, first No. ", KC Ndefo #11 of the St. Peter's Peacocks celebrates with teammates after defeating the Murray State Racers 70-60 in the second round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Editor's Note: This story was published before the St. Peter's Peacocks' historic run to the Elite Eight. They are set to play North Carolina on Sunday. They can watch it, get caught up on it and celebrate it. The clock had struck midnight on Shaheen Holloways Cinderella Peacocks. Friday's win over Purdue coincided with National Peacock Day, and the Kentucky shocker happened on St. Patrick's Day. Season-ticket sales have tripled, but the impact of Saint Peters March Madness run goes far beyond basketball. (Arturo Presotto - Iguana Press/Getty Images). Here are several college basketball odds and trends for UNC vs. Saint Peter's: Saint Peter's vs. North Carolina spread: UNC -8 Saint Peter's vs. North Carolina over-under: 137 points Congratulations on the Elite 8 @CoachSha10, That game was awesome March is Madness , Cinderella Lives ON!!!!!!!! They came in and made history. The mustache defines his persona. If you can beat Kentucky and teams like that you have a shot," Holmes told Fox News Digital. Edert, Americas sweetheart, has more than just buckets on the basketball court in his future. And on Friday, for the first time in its history, St. Peters headed to the Sweet 16 and beat its opponent, Purdue, a Big Ten school 16 times its size and a No. Fox News Flash top headlines for March 21. 1, New Terms of Service (Updated JULY 7, 2023). WebNCAAM Basketball Quick Links. The Jersey City, New Jersey-based school has gotten students, alumni and the fan base excited for their next game against No. "These guys came out here on a mission," said Saint Peter's coach Shaheen Holloway. It was a release for me because I never got the opportunity. Saint Peter's (21-11) is this year's Cinderella, coming from the No. Especially when, somehow, a St. Peters unfolds right before your eyes. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 15 seed and have made an improbable run to the Sweet 16. 3 Purdue on Friday night in Philadelphia. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | The Cinderella Story of the NCAA Tournament has a bittersweet connection to New Jersey sports bettors. 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It forced Hubert Davis to use a timeout after the Peacocks got within 20, though the MAAC school never got closer than 19. Wichita States Cleanthony Early, The 2014 consensus all-American led the Shockers to the Final Four and the best season in program history before heading to the NBA, the D-League and abroad, The undersized UNCW forward averaged 14.2 points and 5.9 rebounds last season. By halftime, Saint Peter's needed a Hail Mary. The win for St. Peter's followed a stunning upset of No. The shots werent falling, layups were frustratingly rolling off the rim. THE NO. After three years with the Gaels, Holloway followed Willard to his alma mater Seton Hall. March 19, 2022 3:48am. St. Peter's guard Matthew Lee (15) drives past Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr., right, during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. Fousseyni Drame was the other, scoring 12. St. Peter's Peacocks celebrate win against the Purdue Boilermakers during the Sweet 16 round of the 2022 NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament held at Wells Fargo Center on in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 25, 2022. Editor's Picks Chattanooga's run is a who's who of college hoops. Saint Peters upset No. The loss sets up a showdown between UNC and Duke in the Final Four, the first ever meeting between the storied rivals in the NCAA tournament. Saint Peters was going to wake up from this remarkable dream eventually. This year marks just the fourth time Saint Peter's has been in the NCAA Tournament field, and its win over Kentucky in the first round marked the program's first victory in March Madness. It was that shell-shocked look on the Saint Peters players faces as the deficit grew, as the North Carolina fans roared, as this dream began to fade deeper and deeper into an unrealistic fantasy. 14 to Sweet 16. Listen to how @CoachSha10 got his squad ready for this moment! Now, they have a date with one of the bluest of blue bloods, North Carolina, for a trip to the Final Four. A year ago, No. I just thought we could match up with them pretty good.. For the 2022 NCAA mens basketball tournament, that team seems to be Saint Peters. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Just enjoy it. 15 has sent a No. FILE - Sierra Canyons Bronny James warms up at halftime during a high school basketball game against Christopher Columbus at the Hoophall Classic, Monday, January 16, 2023, in Springfield, Mass. Its stars didnt come up short like Saint Peters first three victims had. Rankings. International soccer returns to Comerica Park as Crystal Palace F.C. Write to Sean Gregory at sean.gregory@time.com. Saint Peters introduction to the college basketball world came on the first full night of the 2022 mens NCAA tournament, when it knocked off juggernaut Kentucky These guys put us in position to win the game, let's finish this off.". 15 upsets No. ET March 27 at Wells Fargo Center in the fourth round of the NCAA Tournament. 2022 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. The 2022 NCAA mens and womens basketball tournaments are underway. So, for me, its like thank you guys for thinking of me but its not even about me, its more so about them. Ndefos NCAA Tournament is every kid's dream. Clark is the school's all-time leader in points scored and one of the few Peacocks players who have gone on to play professional basketball after college. I'll be rooting for them on Sunday. @Jesuit_BBall pic.twitter.com/s47KjZWcoC, DO THE PEACOCK STRUT! CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM, Saint Peter's head coach Shaheen Holloway questions a call during the first half of a college basketball game against Murray State in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola), St. Peter's Doug Edert, left, and North Carolina's Armando Bacot chase a loose ball during the first half of a college basketball game in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA tournament, Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. In 2006, George Mason made it to the Final Four. March Madness 2022 recap: South Carolina, Stanford women and Kansas, UNC men reach Final Four. Update: Kansas beat UNC to win the NCAA Championship. Editor's Note: This story was published before the St. Peter's Peacocks' historic run to the Im along for the ride just like you guys are because I had my opportunity but it didnt work out. In international soccer, North Macedonia beat defending European champion Italy, 1-0, in a World Cup qualifying match; the victory bounced Italy, a four-time World Cup champion, out of its second consecutive World Cup. https://t.co/scYWgeY4hu. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, The last thing Purdue saw as it trudged off the court was delirious Peacocks jumping on press row tables, making snowmen on the court and celebrating an improbable 67-64 victory. But in an arena saturated with white and shades of blue the colors of St. Peters and U.N.C. 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