As administrators at universities like St. Peter’s, Fairleigh Dickinson and Florida Gulf Coast can attest, upset victories bring attention, alumni donations and a lot of work.
Category: St Peter’s University (Jersey City, NJ)
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10 Takeaways From the N.C.A.A. Tournaments
Underdogs from New Jersey made an impression, trash talkers held court, and pep bands showed how much they care.
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Garden State’s Basketball Talent Blooms in N.C.A.A. Tournament
The New York Times – Sports:Whether it’s teams like Princeton and Fairleigh Dickinson pulling off upsets or standout performances from players, New Jersey’s imprint has been all over the Division I men’s basketball tournament.
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Who is Fairleigh Dickinson, the No. 16 Seed That Beat Purdue?
The New York Times – Sports:The Knights, who delivered one of the biggest upsets in March Madness history by defeating Purdue, made an unlikely run just to even get to the game.
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St. Peter’s Came Out of Nowhere in March. Where Are the Players Now?
The New York Times – Sports:A stunning run by St. Peter’s to the quarterfinals of the N.C.A.A. men’s basketball tournament changed the trajectory of the basketball careers of its coach and players.
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Can North Carolina Finish the Job? Or Will the Big Ten Break Through?
The New York Times – Sports:The Tar Heels are ranked No. 1 after losing last season’s final to Kansas. And Gonzaga figures to be a contender again with Drew Timme among the star big men who’ve returned to college.