“St. Peters” defeats “Murray State” with a score of 70-60 and moves to “Suite 16”.

INDIANOPOLIS (WABC) – St. Peter’s University, which was low in all respects, became the last favorite of the NCAA tournament, which was heard only by the most ardent fans of hoops, before it came out on the court with the March Madness logo.

Peacocks, originally from Jersey City, New Jersey, took off, beating Murray 70-60 in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday night.

Even midfielder Murray State was taller and stronger than Peacocks, but that didn’t bother coach Shahin Holloway or his 195-pound forward weighing 6 feet 7 and 195 pounds, who scored 17 points and 10 rebounds and played in bruised defense on the wob.

“I’m going to say this. It’s going to be a little crazy. I have guys from New Jersey and New York,” Holloway said. “Do you think we’re afraid of anything? Do you think we’re worried about the guys trying to push us on the muscles and hold us back?”

Yes, the Jesuit school of 3,000 entrants has a lot to do with Jersey.

“We shocked the world, everyone thought we wouldn’t do it,” said St. Peter’s student Reichon Johnson. “Twice we should just keep going.”

After the team won, the school website broke down, and the hashtag “Where is St. Peter” went viral.

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“Going so far is what’s even better, something that hasn’t been done yet,” said Daryl Banks. “It’s great to be a part of history.”

Doug Edert came off the bench and scored 13 points for the Peacock, including several big baskets late. At the beginning of the second half, “St. Peters” played 13 points and never fell behind, but Murray State was still tense. Justice Hill scored a three-pointer to get the Racers in the 59-57 range with 4:07 left. Edert followed with the 3rd and the rest, and Peacock closed it on the free throw line.

“I always do my best to take as many pictures as possible,” Edert said. “I don’t think about anything when I’m in the game. I just let it happen. “

After the last victory in the “Peacock” is not much time to rest.

They will train and prepare for Friday’s next big game in Philadelphia.

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More information from AP.

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