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
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 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?
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 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.