The St. Peter’s Peacocks, led by coach Bashir Mason, were eager to face Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament, a matchup they desired. Despite similarities in defense and rebounding, Tennessee's NBA talent and size posed challenges. Saint Peter’s faced a tough game against Tennessee, with coach Mason praising their opponents' respect and skill.
Saint Peter's coach Bashir Mason on whether he saw anything he thought he could expose when watching tape of Tennessee's defense: No. Not really.
Saint Peter's coach Bashir Mason: I can't say enough about Tennessee. They respected us with how hard they played tonight. So much respect for those guys, everything they're about. Can't say enough.
Saint Peter's coach Bashir Mason's opening statement: Man, those guys are good.
#Vols coach Rick Barnes on what he told Saint Peter's coach Bashir Mason after the game: I told him he's got a good, well-coached team, and he's got a big future in this game. Big future.
Saint Peter’s down big to Tennessee at the half. Love the unity instilled by @PeacocksMBB head coach Bashir Mason. #MarchMadness2024 https://t.co/YpIq1sFm9k
New-look Saint Peter’s is back in the NCAA Tournament, looks for more March magic https://t.co/iFYb42ZJg6
Saint Peter's coach Bashir Mason said his 'crazy' Peacocks were hoping to get matched up with Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament, and that's exactly what they got. LINK 👇 https://t.co/s4YT70GIuY
Saint Peter's coach Bashir Mason: I don't know why — these guys are crazy — but I think this is the matchup they wanted. ... When Tennessee popped up on the screen, our entire team pulled their cell phones out and started recording.
Saint Peter's coach Bashir Mason on Tennessee: We're probably a version of them in terms of how we defend, how we rebound. But they've got NBA players on their team. Size, athleticism, everything is a little bit different. Dalton ... we haven't played against a guy like him.
The St. Peter’s Peacocks are back in the NCAA Tournament: https://t.co/dfnGAThF96