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March Madness 2022: From Eli Manning's fandom to signs on the Jersey Turnpike - A viral week with Cinderella Saint Peter's

Few things unite New Jersey more than mentioning Wawa, going down the shore or the phrase "20 regular, cash."

After their 2022 NCAA tournament run, you can add the Saint Peter's Peacocks to that list -- even if their March Madness appearance lasts for only a few more days.

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On Friday, 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 Peacocks came out on top and made history as the first 15-seed to make the Elite 8.