Auburn Defeats Creighton, Advances to Sweet 16

Auburn Tigers secured a place in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament by defeating Creighton Bluejays 82-70. Tahaad Pettiford was the standout performer with 23 points, particularly excelling in the second half. Denver Jones and Chad Baker-Mazara also contributed significantly to Auburn's victory. Despite a challenging first half where Creighton led by two points, Auburn's defense tightened, allowing them to dominate the second half. This victory marks Auburn's first Sweet 16 appearance since 2019, underlining Bruce Pearl's successful tenure as head coach. The Tigers will face the Michigan Wolverines next in Atlanta.