First it was Saint Peter's, then Fairleigh Dickinson. Now, Princeton has joined the list of New Jersey schools that have busted NCAATournament brackets. OvermyerTV was on campus for the team's send-off rally Wednesday.
Spring break at Princeton is supposed to be quiet. Yeah, not this year.
"I'm shaking my head. I mean, this is the path I walk to my office every since day," Princeton head coach Mitch Henderson said. I'm pinching myself. This is amazing. It's really hitting home that we are going to the Sweet 16." When asked if there is more pride in being the top-ranked academic school in the nation or being in the Regional Semifinals of the NCAA Tournament, a student said,"Good question. I mean, personally for me, being in the Sweet 16 is awesome."
It's not the first time Princeton has worn the glass slipper. Back in 1996, the Tigers knocked off defending national champion UCLA. Now, the star of that iconic March Madness moment is back as Princeton's head coach.
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