Saint Peter’s has quickly become the story of the men’s NCAA tournament as the No. 15 Peacocks have stormed into the Sweet 16 with victories over No. 2 Kentucky and No. 7 Murray State.
However, the school’s success on the court isn’t the only feel-good story to come out of the first weekend of March Madness. Another highlight of the early stage of this year’s Big Dance involves the Peacocks cheerleading squad.
Saint Peter’s cheerleaders weren’t present for the basketball team’s historic victory over No. 2 Kentucky in the opening round on Thursday. As the Peacocks started to gear up for their second round matchup, the school’s athletic department shared a photo of some members of the Spirit Squad wishing the team good luck saying, “wishing we could be there in person!