Auburn reaches first Sweet 16 since 2019
Auburn, led by coach Bruce Pearl, advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament after defeating Creighton 82-70. The game, which took place in Lexington, Kentucky, saw Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford and Chad Baker-Mazara contributing significantly with 23 and 17 points respectively. Auburn's defensive performance in the second half was key to their victory.
Key Points
Auburn defeated Creighton 82-70 to advance to the Sweet 16.
The game was played in Lexington, Kentucky.
Auburn's coach Bruce Pearl emphasized the difficulty of reaching the second weekend of the tournament.
Tahaad Pettiford scored 23 points, with 16 in the second half.
Chad Baker-Mazara contributed 17 points.
Auburn's defense was crucial in the second half, holding Creighton scoreless for over six minutes.
