March Madness can be a roller coaster of heartbreak and Cinderella stories, with fans unable to resist jumping on board.
Saint Peter’s appears to be that team for the 2022 NCAA men’s basketball tournament. The No. 15 seed went from upsetting No. 2 seed Kentucky 85-79 in overtime in the first round to defeating No. 7 Murray State only two days later, becoming the tournament’s third No. 15 seed to reach the Sweet 16.
The Peacocks jumped out to a 32-27 lead at halftime, and their scorching play style carried them to a 70-60 triumph. Against the Racers, Saint Peter’s forward KC Ndefo led the way with 17 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks.
The winner of Sunday’s showdown between No. 3 Purdue and No. 6 Texas will be Saint Peter’s next opponent, and it will have a chance to become the only No 15 seed to reach the Elite Eight.
Oral Roberts beat Ohio State and Florida to reach the Sweet 16 a year ago before losing by two to Arkansas. In 2013, Florida Gulf Coast became the third program to accomplish the acccomplishment.
