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Led by the impressive tactics of coach Shaheen Holloway, the Peacocks impressed, vanquishing No. 2-seeded Kentucky, No. 7-seeded Murray State and Alabama vs. Auburn Rivalry Jerseys No. 3-seeded Purdue before falling to No. 8-seeded North Carolina last Saturday.
Holloway's exploits were rewarded — the former Seton Hall point guard was officially introduced as head coach of the Pirates on Thursday.
"Dreams do come true," Holloway said, visibly emotional at his introductory press conference.
Still, the magic of Holloway's run with St. Peter's wasn't lost on those in attendance. With just 13. UNC vs. Duke Rivalry Shirts 6 miles separating St. Peter's and Seton Hall, a gaggle of Peacocks players came in support. And Holloway made sure to acknowledge his former St. Peter's and their impressive accomplishments.
"I wouldn't be up here if it wasn't for those 15 young men right there," Holloway said.
The first applause, which was more of a golf clap, didn't satisfy the new Pirates head coach.
"Pirate Nation, we can do it better than that. Pirate Nation– th Arkansas Razorbacks clothes ose 15 young men right there. Stand up! Get up!"
Fans, team personnel and even current Pirates players stood and applauded the Peacocks, according to WNBC's Bruce Beck.
Earlier in the day, Holloway penned a goodbye message to St. Peter's and its fans:
Holloway ends his tenure with the Peacocks with a 64-54 record. He returns to Seton Hall after playing for the Pirates from 1996-2000 and serving as an assistant from 2010-2018.
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