Auburn basketball will open its March Madness run on Thursday against an in-state foe.
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.
St. Francis dominated the offensive aspect of the game by shooting 50% from the field and 71% from the free throw line. The Red Flash led for 31:38 of game time, and held an advantage of 12 points. However, the Hornets turned 15 St. Francis turnovers into 26 points.
Here is a look at when you can watch the No. 1 Auburn Tigers face No. 16 Alabama State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Auburn basketball vs Alabama State game time
Date: Thursday, March 20Time: 1:50 p.m. CTLocation: Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky)
Where to watch Auburn basketball vs. Alabama State
Channel: CBSStreaming: Fubo (free trial)Broadcasters: Brian Anderson, Jim Jackson, Allie LaForce
Watch No. 1 Auburn vs. No. 16 Alabama State on Fubo (free trial)
Auburn vs Alabama State prediction
Alabama State is the lowest-ranked team in the KenPom remaining in the NCAA Tournament at No. 275, with Auburn ranking No. 4 in the latest update, ranking in the top-15 in both offensive and defensive efficiency. Auburn should breeze through this game. However, Alabama State has won seven games in a row and will look to pull off the upset of its neighbor.
Prediction: Auburn 91 Alabama State 65
This article originally appeared on Auburn Wire: Who does Auburn basketball play next in March Madness? Bracket update