The top-seeded Tigers will face No. 16 seed Alabama State on Thursday at 1:50 p.m. CT in Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The Hornets earned the right to face Auburn by defeating St. Francis on Tuesday, 70-68. Alabama State secured the win thanks to an Amarr Knight layup with 0:01 remaining in the game.

The NCAA men's tournament bracket was revealed on Sunday with Auburn announced as the No. 1 seed playing out of the South region.  Duke is the No. 1 seed in the East, Houston is the No. 1 seed in the West and Florida is the No.

From No. 1 overall (Auburn) to the last team in (North Carolina), view the full 2025 men's NCAA Tournament bracket.

Former Pike Road High School star Quinshon Judkins took time out from preparing for next month’s NFL Draft to fill out a bracket. The former Ohio State running back chose Auburn, Florida, Duke and Houston as his Final Four teams, with the Gators topping the Blue Devils in the title contest.

What time does Auburn basketball play in March Madness Round of 64? Here’s time, date, TV for 2025 NCAA Tournament opener.