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The shocking celebration had barely started at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis. The Saint Peter’s Peacocks had just beaten the Kentucky Wildcats in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. A story that had been unimaginable just a few hours earlier was unfolding, and all the instincts of my previous life as a …

By Taris Young | @Taris_The_Gunna Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — Saint Peter’s just keeps on dancing. The 15th-seeded Peacocks upset No.7 seed Murray State Saturday night, snapping the Racers’ 21-game winning streak. Saint Peter’s (21-11) became the third No.15 seed to advance to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament since the …

By Taris Young | @Taris_the_Gunna Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — Saint Peter’s Director of Athletics Rachelle Paul said that Friday night’s historic victory over Kentucky in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament last night’s victory put the university on the map. “It’s been a great thing for folks back on campus,” Paul said as the …

By Taris Young | @Taris_The_Gunna Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — As the final horn sounded and the fans of the University of Kentucky stood stunned at what had just happened, the Saint Peter’s Peacocks walked toward their fans and celebrated their historic victory over the Wildcats. Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe, the 6-foot-9 junior who may …