War Eagle! Auburn defeats Michigan State, advances to first Final Four since 2019

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl and players celebrate a win over Michigan State after the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)(George Walker IV | AP)
Published: Mar. 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM CDT

ATLANTA, Georgia. (WBRC) - For the first time since 2019, the Auburn Tigers have advanced to the Final Four!

Auburn defeated Michigan State 70-64 Sunday afternoon in Atlanta.

The Tigers were led by their star forward Johni Broome, despite an injury scare in the second half, who dropped a 25 Sunday and hauled in 14 boards.

The Tigers will now play their biggest test of the season in the Final Four: the SEC Tournament Champion Florida Gators.

The Final Four is set to be played Saturday, April 5 in San Antonio, Texas. Auburn - Florida is scheduled to tip-off at 5:09 p.m.

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