The Auburn Tigers are headed to the Final Four after knocking off Michigan State in a dominant 78-65 victory. With the win, Auburn punches its ticket to San Antonio, representing the South Region in what’s shaping up to be a powerhouse-filled Final Four.
Auburn now faces top-seeded Florida, who advanced after a gritty 84-79 win over Texas Tech. The Tigers’ run to this point has been nothing short of impressive. After defeating Alabama State in the opening round, they took down Creighton and Michigan before overpowering a talented Spartans squad to reach just their second Final Four in program history—the first since 2019.
In Friday’s matchup, SEC Player of the Year Johni Broome put on a clinic. He led the way with 22 points and 16 rebounds, overpowering Michigan State’s defense and making his presence felt on both ends of the floor. The Spartans, fresh off a narrow 73-70 win over Ole Miss, couldn’t find answers down the stretch as Auburn clamped down defensively in the second half.
The 2025 Final Four features all four No. 1 seeds for the first time since 2008—Florida, Duke, Houston, and Auburn—setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to March Madness.
While the Tigers’ players were making history on the court, the Auburn cheerleaders found themselves in the social media spotlight as well. A photo of the squad seated courtside went viral, drawing plenty of attention and some less-than-appropriate comments from fans. But the moment served as a reminder of just how much energy and attention surrounds the tournament—on and off the hardwood.
For now, Auburn is laser-focused on their next challenge: a showdown with a familiar SEC foe in Florida. With Broome leading the charge and the Tigers playing some of their best basketball of the season, Auburn is one win away from a national title game appearance. And this team looks ready for the moment.
