The coach of Saint Peter's describes how his team became the first No. 15 seed to reach the Elite Eight. (1:40) Few things unite New Jersey more than mentioning Wawa, going down the shore or the phrase "20 regular, cash." Even if their March Madness appearance lasts for only a few more days, you can add the Saint Peter's Peacocks to that list. The team made its first Sweet 16 appearance in Philadelphia, just 90 miles from its home arena, and faced 3-seed Purdue in the East Region semifinal. The first 15-seed to make the Elite Eight was the Peacocks. Saint Peter's followed up its opening win over Kentucky with a 70-60 victory against Murray State last weekend, becoming the third 15-seed to reach the Sweet 16. The Peacocks are enjoying being the Cinderella team in the tournament and are happy about it. This is a look at their week. The Cinderella story began when the Peacocks upset Kentucky. A new holiday might be celebrated in the state for years to come. HAPPY SAINT PETER'S DAY!!#StrutUp🦚 pic.twitter.com/xoemdAKv6w Verify us @Twitter#StrutUp🦚 OK OK OK...WE'LL TWEET IT! @markwahlberg, thanks for the laughs. pic.twitter.com/DTCRDsDTSm The Peacocks received a compliment. After becoming the first 16-seed to beat a 1-seed in March Madness, the UMBC Retrievers became one of the most well-known teams. WELCOME TO THE CLUB @PeacocksMBB pic.twitter.com/Fy1qkeYKq3 One of the perks of defeating the No. 2 seed is getting verified on social media. The Peacocks were blue-check official less than 24 hours after the big win. An introduction thread of the team includes a mustache, a set of twins, an aspiring actor and many more. Gonna go ahead and bump this for our new followers from overnight You'll find all of the information is still extremely accurate#StrutUp🦚 https://t.co/8W7CeYk7eiCheck your men's tournament brackets
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WE DID IT EVERYBODY!!! ☑️#StrutUp🦚 | #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/rrrFIGznVg
— Saint Peter's Men's Basketball (@PeacocksMBB) March 18, 2022
The social status of head coach Shaheen Holloway and guard Doug Edert has grown. Since the win over Kentucky, he has averaged over 600 new followers a day. Edert, who got an NIL deal with Buffalo Wild Wings, has been following a lot of people.
Are you aware of the saying about birds of a feather? The spirit squad from Saint Peter's and the NBCUniversal streaming service came together.
What?! Birds of a feather MUST flock together. Pack your bags Spirit Squad. We're getting you to the game. Can you be ready in...a few hours?! 🏃♀️💨 We're making this happen. #PeacockProud https://t.co/dIuK357DmE
— Peacock (@peacockTV) March 19, 2022
Kentucky had a hard time competing with New Jersey in basketball. Both the second- and seventh-seeded Racers fell to Saint Peter's.
"SAINT PETER'S HAS DONE THE UNTHINKABLE" 😱
THE 15-SEED PEACOCKS ARE HEADED TO THE #SWEET16@PeacocksMBB #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/aQpOfjJNzS
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 20, 2022
Looks about right.#StrutUp🦚 pic.twitter.com/gOvN5blfGp
— Saint Peter's Athletics (@SPUAthletics) March 20, 2022
Several local teams and another feathered friend praised the Peacocks for their second upset of the week.
Raised In Jersey. Hated In Kentucky. https://t.co/EhyuReniQT
— Princeton WBB (@PrincetonWBB) March 19, 2022
CINDERELLA ADVANCES!!!! Represent New Jersey! @PeacocksMBB #NJDevils
— NJ Devil (@NJDevil00) March 20, 2022
R E P R E S E N T 👏 https://t.co/9b5qAnWJQ7
— New York Giants (@Giants) March 20, 2022
this is a win for birds everywhere!
— Aflac (@aflac) March 19, 2022
When asked about how his team matches up against bigger teams, the Queens, New York, native had a very fitting response that has made its way onto local billboards.
I have guys from New Jersey and New York City. You think we are scared of anything?
"You think we're worried about guys trying to muscle us? WE do that." 💪
Shaheen Holloway on @PeacocksMBB's mentality. #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/BuVSv4rmn0
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 20, 2022
In my Saint Peter's column from yesterday, I wrote that someone should slap Shaheen Holloway's quote about "guys from New Jersey and New York City" on a billboard. Well, today ... https://t.co/nsQhZxxyYn pic.twitter.com/tgEfEk7t7R
— Steve Politi (@StevePoliti) March 21, 2022
The Run Baby Run Arena is where the Peacocks play their home games, and the party upon returning to Jersey City appeared to be just as lively as the facility.
Welcome home, @PeacocksMBB! 🦚🏀🏠#StrutUp🦚 pic.twitter.com/OOoqL2xX1N
— Saint Peter's Athletics (@SPUAthletics) March 20, 2022
After the party, the team hosted a special visitor in New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, who appeared on Good Morning America.
That's weird, normally Juju is the one dishing out assists 👀
Thanks for coming today @GovMurphy!#StrutUp🦚 pic.twitter.com/6MknEZORr5
— Saint Peter's Men's Basketball (@PeacocksMBB) March 21, 2022
"Listen, we're just out here enjoying the moment. A lot of teams just under a lot of pressure. Not us, we're just hooping." - St. Peter's coach Shaheen Holloway on @PeacocksMBB making #Sweet16. 🏀#StrutUp #MarchMadnesshttps://t.co/kWY5S6eOU4 pic.twitter.com/uIP5P9XBqJ
— Good Morning America (@GMA) March 21, 2022
The Sweet 16 send-off drew a lot of supporters, and Saint Peter's hosted two parties in a row. The celebratory sign on the New Jersey Turnpike could be seen by those who weren't able to attend the in-person celebrations.
Too Sweet, Jersey City 💕#StrutUp🦚 pic.twitter.com/Ssbcydhlmd
— Saint Peter's Athletics (@SPUAthletics) March 23, 2022
WHAT EXIT ✊ https://t.co/G371RIv8Pm
— Saint Peter's Men's Basketball (@PeacocksMBB) March 24, 2022
Eli Manning has always been a big fan of the Peacocks. The New Jersey Devils are not questioning the timing.
JERZ. https://t.co/26npjk4kjX
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) March 24, 2022
Cinderella was unstoppable in the City of Brotherly Love. The first school from New Jersey to reach the Elite Eight since 1991 was Saint Peter's.
Is there a way to celebrate National Peacock Day?
HISTORY!!!!YOUR PEACOCKS ARE HEADED TO THE ELITE EIGHT!!
🦚 67-64 🚂#StrutUp🦚 pic.twitter.com/0t7LVyW4ca
— Saint Peter's Men's Basketball (@PeacocksMBB) March 26, 2022
Madison Square Garden ERUPTED during the Rangers-Penguins NHL game when they showed the @PeacocksMBB score 👀#MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/u5Ncc5cfxO
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 26, 2022
"He hopped on a table?" 😅
Coach Holloway couldn't believe what Doug Edert did after @PeacocksMBB's #Sweet16 win 😂 #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/D7WI1ZLPK1
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 26, 2022
JERSEY CITY IS LIVE#StrutUp🦚 pic.twitter.com/8ISfOR82Vf
— Saint Peter's Athletics (@SPUAthletics) March 26, 2022
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