Donald Copeland, the head coach of Wagner Men's Basketball team, secured their first NCAA tournament win in history, defeating their opponent in the First Four. Copeland, a former Seton Hall guard, led his team to victory despite being undermanned all year. The Seahawks are set to face top-seeded UNC next. Copeland emphasized the team's belief and perseverance, stating that doing things the right way gives them a chance in crucial moments.
This is the end of the road for Donald Copeland and @WagnerAthletics but congrats to them on winning an NCAA Play-in Game and reaching the Big Dance for the 1st time since 2003 Big things are ahead for Copeland and his buddy Bashir Mason of @PeacocksMBB https://t.co/QtOZFXwzPv
Donald Copeland, head coach of @Wagner_MBB joins @BrandonLondonTV to discuss the Seahawks' magical run to the #NCAATournament and keeping the team focused ahead of Thursday night's matchup against top-seeded UNC READ: https://t.co/NEqICWvdmr https://t.co/N5fxMOhLyU
Donald Copeland spoke with @JonRothstein after @Wagner_MBB's victory in the First Four. "We never doubted anything. We expected a lot despite what we were going through. ... If you do things the right way, you'll always give yourself a chance to show up in these moments." https://t.co/lrQ34dVLiM
Former @SetonHallMBB and St. Anthonyโs guy Donald Copeland gets a win in his 1st ever Big Dance with @WagnerAthletics https://t.co/ffTB9jbaVl
COACH COPE! 1-0 in ncaa tourney First ncaa win in @Wagner_MBB history https://t.co/hNvqMkOrSQ
Donald Copeland, a former @SetonHallMBB guard, has led his tough as nails team into a matchup with a blueblood. #JustSaying. What an incredible effort from Wagner. Undermanned all year