St. Peter’s turns ‘lack of respect’ into chance to rekindle March Madness magic

The standings in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference preseason poll said it all. Forget what happened two years ago, the magical Elite Eight run that captivated Jersey City, a mesmerizing victory that even the most accurate predictions could not have foreseen. Most of the wreckage is gone. That’s what happens. This Cinderella-like run is an […]
Saint Peter’s tops Fairfield to win MAAC title, clinch NCAA tourney bid

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Corey Washington scored 20 of his 24 points in the second half to lead fifth-seeded Saint Peter’s to No. 2 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament championship game on Saturday night. They defeated seeded Fairfield 68-63. , earning the Peacocks an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament. Washington made 9 […]
Seton Hall’s Dre Davis, Saint Peter’s Mikia Keith balancing basketball and parenthood

The sequel is “Love & Basketball.” This time, children were also involved. Meet Dre Davis and Mikia Keith, a couple who are raising a baby girl and playing college basketball. If you think managing a school or Division 1 sport is tough, imagine adding being a parent into the mix. Seton Hall Pirates guard Dre […]