The boys look to build on the momentum that the second half of the season brought and take one step closer to Omaha, as they welcome three other challengers down to The Plains. Here's everything you need to know about the four teams and what to expect from each before first pitch Friday afternoon.
Following arguably Auburn’s best 40 consecutive minutes of offensive basketball (dating back to the second half in round one vs Iowa), the rails fell off the last 20 minutes against Houston as the Tigers were eliminated in the round of 32, 81-64.
Following a defensive first half, Auburn used a 52 point, 55.2% shooting performance to propel to the round of 32, defeating Iowa 83-75.
The lights dropped, the arena roared, the smoke and flames introduced the Auburn gymnasts, the lights came on, and it was showtime, as Auburn took control from the very first event.
The 7th ranked Auburn Tigers (4-5, 2-3 SEC) host the 14th ranked Georgia Bulldogs (6-8, 1-4 SEC) inside a sold out Neville Arena on Friday, February 24 at 6:30 PM CT. Here’s a preview of what to expect before the first vault.
At a place where Auburn has seen itself fall victim to opponents multiple times this season, the Tigers use the free throw line to their advantage, escaping the Rebels, 78-74. The Auburn Tigers (19-9, 9-6 SEC) hosted the Ole Miss Rebels (10-18, 2-13 SEC) inside Neville Arena on Wednesday, February 22 at 8:00 PM CT. The Tigers came out victorious, sweeping the Rebels for the second straight year.
The Auburn Tigers (18-9, 8-6) host the Rebels of Ole Miss (10-17, 2-12 SEC) inside Neville Arena on Wednesday, February 21 at 8:00 PM CT. Here’s everything you need to know about the game before the western division rivals tip off.
The top ranked Gamecocks take advantage of the much smaller Auburn lineup and cruise to their 24th victory of the season, winning 83-48.
Auburn hosts the top ranked South Carolina Gamecocks (23-0, 10-0 SEC) on Thursday, February 9 at 7:00PM inside Neville Arena. Here’s everything you need to know about the game before the Tigers take the floor.
Johni Broome adds his seventh double double of the season and a trifecta of guards end in double figures as the Tigers win by three touchdowns, defeating the Dawgs 94-73.
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