Auburn Tigers Advance to Final Four, Defeating Michigan State 70-64

The Auburn Tigers men's basketball team has advanced to the NCAA Final Four after defeating Michigan State 70-64, marking their first return to this stage since 2019. Head coach Hugh Freeze expressed his excitement for the basketball program, congratulating coach Bruce Pearl and the team on social media. Auburn will face the Florida Gators in the Final Four matchup scheduled for April 6. This achievement comes as Freeze enters his third year as football head coach, where he aims to improve the Tigers' performance after a challenging start. While the football team is focused on upcoming changes, including the addition of transfer quarterback Jackson Arnold, the basketball team's success provides a positive highlight for the Auburn community. Freeze's support emphasizes the strong connection between the football and basketball programs at Auburn.