As the team charts their path to the program’s first Final Four appearance in 14 years, the men’s basketball senior class is playing some of their best basketball at the right time, delaying the end of their WashU athletic careers until the final possible weekend.

Senior Hayden Doyle has been an integral part of the WashU men’s basketball success this season, starting in all 24 games and the most minutes played of any player.

In the face of adversity, as head coach Pat Juckem said, “our guys haven’t flinched.”

When Hardy first practiced with the Bears in October, he could barely jump off the ground. Now, he’s back to being an integral part of the Bears’ team.

“In my eyes, we have absolutely no reason not to be the favorites moving forward,” senior Justin Hardy said.

Graduate student Jack Nolan hit a three-pointer as time expired to give the Bears a 52-51 win.