NCAA Tournament March Madness
#4 Auburn
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Projected seed: 2 (automatic qualifier)
Auburn has made an impressive start to the season, highlighted by a significant victory over a top-tier opponent in Houston, showcasing their ability to compete against elite competition. Their strong offensive performance, particularly evident in wins against Vermont and North Alabama, demonstrates a high scoring capacity, while their defense has shown resilience. Upcoming matchups, especially the games against Iowa State and Duke, will be pivotal in solidifying their standing. A win against Duke, a ranked opponent, would boost their profile significantly, while maintaining dominance in conference play against teams like Missouri and Tennessee will further strengthen their resume. Consistency in performance over these key games will be critical for ensuring a favorable seed come selection time.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6 | Vermont | 272 | W94-43 |
| 11/9 | (N)Houston | 7 | W74-69 |
| 11/13 | Kent | 209 | W79-56 |
| 11/18 | North Alabama | 101 | W102-69 |
| 11/25 | (N)Iowa St | 48 | 66% |
| 12/4 | @Duke | 6 | 48% |
| 12/8 | Richmond | 287 | 86% |
| 12/14 | (N)Ohio St | 20 | 61% |
| 12/17 | Georgia St | 301 | 87% |
| 12/21 | (N)Purdue | 42 | 66% |
| 12/30 | Monmouth NJ | 309 | 87% |
| 1/4 | Missouri | 49 | 70% |
| 1/7 | @Texas | 46 | 63% |
| 1/11 | @South Carolina | 69 | 66% |
| 1/14 | Mississippi St | 36 | 68% |
| 1/18 | @Georgia | 52 | 63% |
| 1/25 | Tennessee | 2 | 53% |
| 1/29 | @LSU | 90 | 69% |
| 2/1 | @Mississippi | 68 | 66% |
| 2/4 | Oklahoma | 78 | 74% |
| 2/8 | Florida | 24 | 65% |
| 2/11 | @Vanderbilt | 76 | 67% |
| 2/15 | @Alabama | 19 | 57% |
| 2/19 | Arkansas | 56 | 71% |
| 2/22 | Georgia | 52 | 71% |
| 2/26 | Mississippi | 68 | 73% |
| 3/1 | @Kentucky | 5 | 46% |
| 3/4 | @Texas A&M | 14 | 55% |
| 3/8 | Alabama | 19 | 64% |