Article 5XHAD Saint Peter’s off Purdue to extend shock March Madness run into Elite Eight

Saint Peter’s off Purdue to extend shock March Madness run into Elite Eight

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Doug Edert hopped on the press table and punched his fist in the air toward a delirious section of Saint Peter's fans - aren't they all? - as his teammates thumped their chests and flashed eight fingers as the mayhem became a perfect Peacock party.

Edert's giant leap toward the roaring crowd might have been his only mistake of the night.

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