Auburn Storms to Elite Eight!

In a nail-biting Sweet 16 matchup, top-seeded Auburn showcased their resilience and star power, rallying from a nine-point deficit to defeat fifth-seeded Michigan 78-65. The Tigers' victory propels them into the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament, marking just the third time in the school's history they have reached this stage.

With the game on the line in the second half, it was the dynamic duo of Tahaad Pettiford and Denver Jones who carried Auburn on their backs, each scoring 20 points. Their impressive second-half performance sparked a fierce comeback that saw Auburn outscore Michigan 39-17 in the final 12 minutes. “Just the kids’ will to win,” Auburn coach Bruce Pearl praised. “Denver got heated up. Tahaad got heated up. We went to them, and they delivered.”

Next Challenge: Michigan State