Saint Peter's to introduce Bashir Mason as new head coach
Mason recently spent 10 years as the head coach of nearby Wagner College.
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Saint Peter's set to introduce new coach
Watch the press conference live at 11 a.m. on CBS News New York.
Doug Edert, 2 others looking to leave Saint Peter's
The popular guard, known for his timely scoring and signature mustache, averaged 9.5 points during the 2021-22 season.
Kansas rallies, beats North Carolina 72-69 to win NCAA title
Kansas brought its fourth NCAA title back home thanks to a second-half flurry that erased a 16-point deficit and eventually overcame North Carolina 72-69 in an epic battle of power programs.
Jersey City celebrates Saint Peter's historic tourney run
Peacock Pride was in full effect as Jersey City celebrate Saint Peter's Cinderella run in the NCAA Tournament on Friday; CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Jersey City celebrates Saint Peter's historic NCAA Tournament run with parade
The Saint Peter's University's Cinderella run may have come to an end this past Sunday, but Jersey City's excitement kept on going at a parade Friday; CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Saint Peter's Peacocks Pride parade kicks off
CBS2's Dana Tyler, Otis Livingston and Nick Caloway describe the excitement as the parade for the Saint Peter's Peacocks kicked off in Jersey City.
Jersey City preparing for parade to celebrate Saint Peter's Peacocks
Peacock Pride will be on full display in Jersey City on Friday. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Shaheen Holloway introduced as Seton Hall men's basketball coach
Seton Hall named Shaheen Holloway as the new head coach of the Pirates.
Seton Hall introduces Shaheen Holloway as men's basketball coach
Holloway just led Saint Peter's to the Elite Eight and was the starting point guard when the Pirates advanced to the Sweet 16 in 2000.
Jersey City excited to celebrate Saint Peter's after Cinderella run
The Peacocks' winning streak ended Sunday in the Elite Eight, but now plans are underway to celebrate their incredible run. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Jersey City beams with pride even after Saint Peter's loss
The Saint Peter's University campus was quiet Monday, but plans are being made to celebrate the team's remarkable season.
Heartbreak in Jersey City after Saint Peter's loss
CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has a look at their Elite Eight loss and reaction from the fans.
Saint Peter's Cinderella run in NCAA Tournament
The Jersey City team has captured the nation and made history as the first No. 15 seed to make the Elite Eight.
Saint Peter's falls to North Carolina in Elite Eight
15th-seeded Peacocks start slow and never really threaten in 69-49 loss.
Saint Peter's turnaround may be in part thanks to COVID pause
It's not often a team thrives during a disruption, but Saint Peter's did just that this year. Their turnaround may be credited in part to COVID; CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
Excitement building in Jersey City for Saint Peter's Elite Eight matchup
The Saint Peter's men's basketball team continues its Cinderella run this weekend. After Friday night's historic win, the Jersey City squad is turning its attention to Sunday's matchup; CBS2's Thalia Perez reports.
Saint Peter's fans celebrate team's Sweet 16 victory in Philadelphia
Friday night was a thrill for not only the Saint Peter's men's basketball team, but also for their fans, especially those who made the trip down the turnpike from Jersey City to Philadelphia; CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
Saint Peter's fans ecstatic after team's Sweet 16 victory
Saint Peter's fans at a watch party in Jersey City were ecstatic Friday night after their team's Sweet 16 victory; CBS2's Cory James reports.
Saint Peter's fans fired up at Jersey City watch party
Saint Peter's fans were fired up at a watch party in Jersey City on Friday night; CBS2's Cory James reports.
Busloads of Saint Peter's fans head to Philadelphia for Sweet 16 game
The excitement is building as Saint Peter's tries to continue their Cinderella run; CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
Pep rally held in Jersey City for Saint Peter's Peacocks
A pep rally was held at Saint Peter's University in Jersey City on Friday as the men's basketball team got ready to face Purdue in the Sweet 16; CBS2's Cory James reports.
Saint Peter's fans thrilled to be cheering on their team in Sweet 16
Saint Peter's fans made their way to Philadelphia on Friday ahead of the Peacocks' game against Purdue; CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
Saint Peter's Peacocks getting ready to face Purdue in Sweet 16
The Saint Peter's Peacocks' Cinderella run in this year's NCAA Tournament has captured the attention of the country; CBS2's Otis Livingston reports.
Excitement builds as Saint Peter's Peacocks head into the Sweet 16
The madness is in the air as the Saint Peter's Peacocks are poised to head into Friday night's Sweet 16 matchup against Purdue. CBS2's Otis Livingston reports.
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Connecticut man finds bear eating in his kitchen
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New York City and New Jersey expand monkeypox vaccine access
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Anne Heche dies at 53 following Los Angeles car wreck
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R. Kelly accuser in alleged child sex video set to testify
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Anne Heche's family hopes to donate her organs after crash left her on life support
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