In today's edition of Auburn Tigers News, Auburn basketball defeats Florida to win the SEC tournament and the NCAA March Madness bracket is set
It was a picture-perfect ending to the SEC Tournament for the Auburn basketball team. Despite a slow start, the Tigers ultimately found their rhythm and had head coach Bruce Pearl in tears near the end of the second half. With an 86-67 victory over the Florida Gators, the Auburn Tigers are your 2024 SEC Tournament Champions for the third time in program history.
Johni Broome was the Tigers' leading scorer with 19 points. Chad Baker-Mazara and Denver Jones followed with 10 and 11 points, respectively. It was a game that was largely won by the defensive effort and ended up being the perfect revenge game for the dramatic loss the Tigers took from the Gators earlier this season.
The Tigers took care of business in the SEC Tournament. Six wins to go.
NCAA March Madness bracket is set
Following the afternoon's conference championship games, the NCAA released the March Madness bracket. It's officially time for the big dance.
For the 13th time in program history, Auburn basketball will be making a run for the national championship. The Tigers were given the No. 4 seed in the East Region, and will first face Yale in Spokane, Washington.
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The Tigers are in the same region as the reigning national champions and overall No. 1 seed UConn. Here is the full region, per Yahoo Sports:
No. 1 UConn vs. No. 16 Stetson
No. 8 Florida Atlantic vs. No. 9 Northwestern
No. 5 San Diego State vs. No. 12 UAB
No. 6 BYU vs. No. 11 Duquesne
No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 14 Morehead State
No. 7 Washington State vs. No. 10 Drake
No. 2 Iowa State vs. No. 15 South Dakota State