Auburn basketball leaves for NCAA Tournament in Lexington
The Auburn Tigers departed for Lexington, Kentucky as they prepare to face Alabama State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Auburn Forward, Johni Broome, earning First Team All-American honors from both the National Association of Basketball Coaches and the United States Basketball Writers Association.
The Auburn Tigers defeats Alabama State 83-63 to punch their ticket into the round of 34 where they will face the Creighton Bluejays. The Hornets will finish their season with a 20-16 record.
This is Alabama State’s first NCAA tournament win.
The Auburn Tigers departed for Lexington, Kentucky as they prepare to face Alabama State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Alabama State fans gathered at the Nest for a watch party to support their basketball team and their school
Alabama State coach Tony Madlock talks to WAKA about the game-winning shot, his emotions and sharing this moment with his wife and son, guard TJ Madlock.
The Crimson Tide enter the NCAA Tournament as the No. 2 seed in the East Region
The Trojans are headed to the NCAA Tournament as a No. 14 Seed in the Midwest Region. Troy will face No. 3 Seed Kentucky in the first round on Friday in Milwaukee.
Auburn is the No. 1 overall seed for the NCAA Tournament and is headed to the South Region.
With Alabama State’s victory in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament championship, the Hornets have clinched their first NCAA Tournament berth since 2011.